Latin name: Laphamia megalocephala (S. Watson) J.F. Macbr. var. megalocephala Pronunciation: la-FAY-me-a meg-a-lo-SEF-a-la Common name: Nevada rock daisy Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Dry cliff crevices to 9000', pinyon-juniper woodland, bristlecone pine forest, Inyo-White, Panamint and Cottonwood Mts Blooming period: June to November Name derivations: 1) Laphamia 2) megalocephala NOTE: Formerly Perityle megalocephala var. megalocephala |
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