Latin name: Pectocarya penicillata (Hook. & Arn.) A. DC. Pronunciation: pek-toe-KARE-ya pen-is-il-AY-ta Common name: Winged pectocarya Family: Boraginaceae (Borage) Habitat: Disturbed areas, roadsides to 6000', many plant communities in California Floristic Province Blooming period: March to May Name derivations: 1) Pectocarya 2) penicillata |
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