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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