Latin name: Micropus californicus Fischer & C. Meyer Pronunciation: my-KRO-pus ka-li-FOR-ni-kus Common name: Slender cottonweed Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Dry open places, sandy soils, moist grassy places, many plant communities to 5000' Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Micropus 2) californicus |
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