Latin name: Linanthus filiformis (Parry ex A. Gray) J.M. Porter & L.A. Johnson Pronunciation: lie-NAN-thus fil-i-FOR-mis Common name: Threadstem gilia Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox) Habitat: Sandy, gravelly places, rocky canyon slopes or washes to 6000', creosote bush scrub to pinyon-juniper woodland, Mojave Desert Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Linanthus 2) filiformis |
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