Latin name: Allophyllum gilioides (Benth.) A.D. Grant &
  V. Grant ssp. gilioides
  Pronunciation: al-oh-FIL-um jee-lee-OH-i-dees

  Common name: Dense false-gilia
  Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox)
  Habitat: Open sandy slopes, dryish to moist grassy
  areas, foothill woodland, yellow pine forest, mountains
  of San Diego Co. north
  Blooming period: April to June
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Allophyllum
  2) gilioides
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