Latin name: Aristida adscensionis L. Pronunciation: ar-IS-ti-da ad-sen-see-OWN-is Common name: Three-awn Family: Poaceae (Grass) Habitat: Dry open places, rocky hillsides below 3500', creosote bush scrub, coastal sage scrub, deserts Blooming period: February to June Name derivations: 1) Aristida 2) adscensionis |
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