Latin name: Thermopsis californica S. Watson var. semota (Jepson) C.J. Chen & B.L. Turner Pronunciation: ther-MOP-sis ka-li-FOR-ni-ka seh-MO-ta Common name: Velvety false-lupine Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Grassy places and among trees, 4000'-5500', yellow pine forest, mountains of east San Diego Co. and east Sonora Desert Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Thermopsis 2) californica 3) semota |
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