Latin name: Osmorhiza chilensis Hook. & Arn.
  Pronunciation: os-mor-EYE-za chil-EN-sis

  Common name: Mountain sweet-cicely
  Family: Apiaceae (Carrot)
  Habitat: Montane coniferous forest, 5000'-9000',
  mountains of San Diego Co. north

  Blooming period: April to July
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Osmorhiza
  2) chilensis
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