Latin name: Daucus pusillus Michaux Pronunciation: DAW-kus pew-SIL-lus Common name: American wild carrot Family: Apiaceae (Carrot) Habitat: Dry slopes below 5000', mostly rocky to sandy places in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and southern oak woodland, especially after fires or other disturbances Blooming period: April to June Name derivations: 1) Daucus 2) pusillus |
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