Latin name: Chorizanthe parryi S. Watson var. fernandina (S. Watson) Jepson Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the PARE-ee-eye fer-nan-DEE-na Common name: San Fernando Valley spineflower Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Dry sandy places to 2500', San Fernando Valley to Orange and San Diego Co. Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe 2) parryi 3) fernandina |
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