Latin name: Chaenactis artemisiifolia (A. Gray) A. Gray Pronunciation: kee-NAK-tis ar-tem-is-ee-a-FO-lee-a Common name: White pincushion Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower) Habitat: Burns and other disturbed areas, dry open slopes in coastal sage scrub and chaparral up to 5000', ranging from the Santa Monica Mts to the Transverse and Peninsular Ranges Blooming period: April to July Name derivations: 1) Chaenactis 2) artemisiifolia |
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