Latin name: Pterospora andromedea Nutt. Pronunciation: ter-oh-SPORE-a an-dro-meh-DEE-a Common name: Pinedrops Family: Ericaceae (Heath) Habitat: In forest humus, 5000'-9000', montane coniferous forest, San Jacinto Mts to San Gabriel Mts Blooming period: June to August Name derivations: 1) Pterospora 2) andromedea |
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