Latin name: Oligomeris linifolia (M. Vahl) J.F. Macbr. Pronunciation: ol-i-GO-mer-is lie-ni-FO-lee-a Common name: Oligomeris, Lineleaf whitepuff Family: Resedaceae (Mignonette) Habitat: Open sandy and rocky places below 3000', often subsaline, creosote bush scrub, alkali sink, Mojave Desert, occasional on sea bluffs, Channel Islands Blooming period: February to July Name derivations: 1) Oligomeris 2) linifolia |
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