Latin name: Cardamine californica (Nutt.) E. Greene Pronunciation: kar-DAM-in-ee ka-li-FOR-ni-ka Common name: Milkmaids Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Habitat: Shaded places, canyons, woods, banks and slopes, generally below 2500' but sometimes to 6000', many plant communities Blooming period: February to May Name derivations: 1) Cardamine 2) californica |
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