Latin name: Chorizanthe rigida (Torrey) Torrey & A. Gray Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the RIJ-i-da Common name: Rigid spineflower Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Dry open stony places to 3000', creosote bush scrub, both deserts Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe 2) rigida |
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