Latin name: Nama demissa A. Gray var. demissa Pronunciation: NAH-ma deh-MIS-sa Common name: Purple mat Family: Namaceae (Nama) Habitat: Sandy or gravelly flats, slopes to 6000', Tehachapis, San Gabriels, San Bernardinos, east Peninsular Range, deserts Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Nama 2) demissa |