Latin name: Psorothamnus polydenius (S. Watson)
  Rydb.
  Pronunciation: soar-oh-THAM-nus pol-ee-DEE-
  nee-us

  Common name: Dotted indigo bush
  Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
  Habitat: Dry slopes and mesas, dunes, 2500'-6000',
  creosote bush scrub, joshua tree woodland, Mojave
  Desert

  Blooming period: May to September
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Psorothamnus
  2) polydenius
Return to Home Page