Latin name: Chaenactis santolinoides E. Green Pronunciation: kee-NAK-tis san-toe-lie-NO-i-dees Common name: Santolina pincushion Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Open pine woods, dry ridges, sandy or gravelly places, 4500-8000', Mt. Pinos, San Gabriels, San Bernardinos Blooming period: June to July Name derivations: 1) Chaenactis 2) santolinoides |
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