gracilis (B.L. Robinson) Rabeler & R.L. Hartm.
Pronunciation: min-yoo-ART-ee-a NUT-al-ee-eye
GRAS-il-is
Common name: Brittle sandwort
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink)
Habitat: Loose talus, sandy and gravelly flats, barren
rocky areas to high elevations, San Gorgonio summit,
San Gabriels and San Bernardinos
Blooming period: July to August
Click for Latin name derivations: (1) Minuartia
(2) nuttallii (3) gracilis