H.J. Thompson
Pronunciation: do-deh-KATH-ee-on RED-o-lens
Common name: Fragrant shooting star
Family: Primulaceae (Primrose)
Habitat: Moist places, 7000'-9000', montane
coniferous forest, San Gabriel, San Bernardino
and San Jacinto Mts, Panamint and White Mts
Blooming period: July to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Dodecatheon
2) redolens