Latin name: Caulanthus crassicaulis (Torrey) S. Watson Pronunciation: kaw-LAN-thus kras-i-KAW-lis Common name: Thickstem wild cabbage Family: Brassicaceae (Mustard) Habitat: Dry sagebrush scrub, slopes and canyons, 4000' to 8000', pinyon-juniper woodland, desert mountains, uncommon Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Caulanthus 2) crassicaulis |
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