Latin name: Eriastrum densifolium (Benth.) H. Mason ssp. mohavense (Craig) H. Mason Pronunciation: air-ee-AS-trum den-si-FO-lee-um mo-ha-VEN-see Common name: Mojave woolstar, Blue mantle Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox) Habitat: Dry sandy slopes and flats 2500'-8000', joshua tree and pinyon-juniper woodland, Mojave Desert Blooming period: June to October Name derivations: 1) Eriastrum 2) densifolium 3) mohavense |