Latin name: Claytonia parviflora Hook. ssp. utahensis (Rydb.) John M. Mill. & K.L. Chambers Pronunciation: klay-TONE-ee-a par-vi-FLOR-a yoo-taw-EN-sis Common name: Utah miner's lettuce Family: Montiaceae (Miner's lettuce) Habitat: Rock crevices, alluvial fans, bouldery places to 5000', Tehachapis, Mojave Desert Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Claytonia 2) parviflora 3) utahensis |
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