Latin name: Johnstonella holoptera (A. Gray) Hasenstab & M.G. Simpson Pronunciation: jon-ston-EL-la ho-LOP-ter-a Common name: Winged cryptantha Family: Boraginaceae (Borage) Habitat: Gravelly to rocky soils, washes and ridges to 4000', Colorado Desert, eastern Mojave Desert, Death Valley Blooming period: January to May Name derivations: 1) Johnstonella 2) holoptera |
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