Latin name: Rigiopappus leptocladus A. Gray
Pronunciation: rij-ee-oh-PAP-us lep-toe-KLAY-dus
Common name: Wireweed
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Dry places to 7000', San Gabriels to Mt. Pinos
Blooming period: April to June
Name derivations: 1) Rigiopappus 2) leptocladus
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