Torrey
Pronunciation: sar-ko-BAY-tus ver-mik-yoo-LAY-
tus
Common name: Greasewood
Family: Sarcobataceae (Greasewood)
Habitat: Alkali places, dry lakes, washes, 3000'-
7000', southern Mojave Desert
Blooming period: May to August
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Sarcobatus
2) vermiculatus