Latin name: Chylismia claviformis (Torrey &
Frémont) W.L. Wagner & Hoch ssp. claviformis Pronunciation: ky-LIS-mee-a kla-vi-FOR-mis Common name: Mojave brown-eyed primrose Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Alluvial flats, slopes, creosote bush scrub, 2500'-5000', Mojave Desert and desert edges, Inyo and Kern Cos. south to San Bernardino Co. Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Chylismia 2) claviformis Formerly Camissonia claviformis ssp. claviformis |
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