Latin name: Chylismia walkeri A. Nelson ssp. tortilis (Jepson) W.L. Wagner & Hoch Pronunciation: ky-LIS-mee-a WALK-er-eye tor-TIL-is Common name: Walker's sun cup Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Rocky places near cliffs, along ephemeral streams, creosote bush scrub to pinyon-juniper woodland, northern Mojave Desert, northeastern San Bernardino Co. Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Chylismia 2) walkeri 3) tortilis |
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