Latin name: Galium stellatum Kellogg Pronunciation: GAY-lee-um stel-AY-tum Common name: Star-flowered bedstraw Family: Rubiaceae (Madder) Habitat: Rocky slopes to 5000', creosote bush scrub, joshua tree woodland, deserts from Inyo to Imperial County Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Galium 2) stellatum |
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