Latin name: Emmenanthe penduliflora Benth.
Pronunciation: em-en-AN-the pen-dew-LIF-er-a
Common name: Whispering bells
Family: Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf)
Habitat: Common on dry, open slopes especially after burns or other disturbances, chaparral, coastal sage scrub, creosote bush scrub, to about 6000'
Blooming period: April to July
Name derivations: 1) Emmenanthe 2) penduliflora
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