Latin name: Saltugilia caruifolia (Abrams) L.A. Johnson
  Pronunciation: sal-to-JEE-lee-a ka-roo-i-FO-lee-a

  Common name: Caraway-leaved gilia
  Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox)
  Habitat: Dry hills, open areas in woodland and
  chaparral to 7000', sandy soils, yellow pine forest,
  mountains of San Diego Co.

  Blooming period: May to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Saltugilia
  2) caruifolia
  Formerly Gilia caruifolia
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