carphoclinia
Pronunciation: kee-NAK-tis kar-fo-KLIN-ee-a
Common name: Pebble pincushion
Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Habitat: Open rocks and gravel, desert pavements
to 6000', both deserts
Blooming period: March to May
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Chaenactis
2) carphoclinia