Latin name: Oemleria cerasiformis (Hook. & Arn.) J.W. Landon Pronunciation: ohm-LER-ee-a ser-as-i-FOR-mis Common name: Oso berry Family: Roseaceae (Rose) Habitat: Canyons, mixed evergreen forest, chaparral and yellow pine forest to 5000', southwestern West Transverse Range, but mostly Santa Barbara Co. and north Blooming period: February to April Name derivations: 1) Oemleria 2) cerasiformis |
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