Latin name: Silene antirrhina L. Pronunciation: sy-LEE-nee an-tee-RI-na Common name: Sleepy catchfly Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink) Habitat: Open sandy places, burns, mostly below 5000', cismontane and desert Blooming period: April to August Name derivations: 1) Silene 2) antirrhina |
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