Latin name: Toxicoscordion fremontii (Torrey) Rydb. Pronunciation: tox-i-ko-SKOR-dee-on free-MONT-ee-eye Common name: Star lily Family: Melanthiaceae (Trillium) Habitat: Rocky outcrops, dry grassy or wooded slopes below 3000', coastal sage scrub and chaparral Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Toxicoscordion 2) fremontii |
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