Latin name: Caulanthus simulans Payson Pronunciation: kaw-LAN-thus SIM-yoo-lans Common name: Payson's jewelflower Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Habitat: Rocky places, 2000'-5500', chaparral, pinyon-juniper woodland, Santa Rosa Mountains, Riverside Co. to interior San Diego Co. Blooming period: March to June Name derivations: 1) Caulanthus 2) simulans |
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