Latin name: Eriogonum pusillum Torrey & A. Gray Pronunciation: er-ee-OG-an-um pew-SIL-lum Common name: Yellow turban Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat) Habitat: Plains and mesas, mostly 2500' to 6000', creosote bush scrub to pinyon-juniper woodland, both deserts north to Mono County Blooming period: February to August Name derivations: 1) Eriogonum 2) pusillum |
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