Latin name: Scopulophila rixfordii (Brandegee) Munz & I.M. Johnston Pronunciation: skop-yoo-LOF-i-la rix-FORD-ee-eye Common name: Rixford's rockwort Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Dry rocky places, limestone outcrops, 3500'-5000', northern Mojave Desert, Eureka Valley Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Scopulophila 2) rixfordii |
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