I.M. Johnston
Pronunciation: tar-AX-a-kum ka-li-FOR-ni-kum
Common name: California dandelion
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Moist meadows, 6500'-8500', yellow pine
forest, San Bernardino Mts
Blooming period: May to July
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Taraxacum
2) californicum