Latin name: Chorizanthe xanti S. Watson var. xanti Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the ZAN-tee Common name: Xantus' spineflower Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Dry slopes and washes to 6000', pinyon-juniper foothill and joshua tree woodland, Kern Co. to San Bernardino Mts Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe 2) xanti |
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