Latin name: Philadelphus lewisii Pursh Pronunciation: fil-a-DEL-phus LOO-is-ee-eye Common name: Wild mock orange Family:Hydrangeaceae (Hydrangea) Habitat: Slopes, canyons in conifer and hardwood forest, montane chaparral to 7500', San Gabriel Mts, Peninsular Range (Santa Ana Mts) Blooming period: May to July Name derivations: 1) Philadelphus 2) lewisii |
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