Latin name: Tridens muticus (Torrey) Nash Pronunciation: TRY-dens MEW-ti-kus Common name: Slim tridens Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Dry rocky generally limestone soils, creosote bush scrub and pinyon-juniper woodland to 6500', desert mountains Blooming period: April to May, October to November Name derivations: 1) Tridens 2) muticus |
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