Latin name: Calliandra eriophylla Benth. Pronunciation: kal-ee-AN-dra er-ee-oh-FIL-a Common name: Pink fairy duster Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Sandy washes and gullies below 1000', creosote bush scrub, rare in California Blooming period: February to March Name derivations: 1) Calliandra 2) eriophylla |
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