Latin name: Stellaria calycantha (Ledeb.) Bong. Pronunciation: stel-AIR-ee-a kal-i-KAN-tha Common name: Northern starwort Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Mossy banks, bogs, dry creeks, wet meadows, and shaded areas to about 10,000', San Gabriel, San Bernardino and San Jacinto Mts Blooming period: June to August Name derivations: 1) Stellaria 2) calycantha |
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