Latin name: Symphyotrichum spathulatum (Lindl.) G.L. Nesom var. spathulatum
Pronunciation: sim-fee-oh-TRY-kumspath-yoo-LAY-tum
Common name: Western mountain aster
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Moist habitats, 4000'-10000', meadows,montane coniferous forest, Transverse Range, San Jacinto Mts
Blooming period: July to September
Name derivations: 1) Symphyotrichum 2) spathulatum
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