Latin name: Chaenactis carphoclinia A. Gray var. carphoclinia Pronunciation: kee-NAK-tis kar-fo-KLIN-ee-a Common name: Pebble pincushion Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Open rocks and gravel, desert pavements to 6000', both deserts Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Chaenactis 2) carphoclinia |
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