Latin name: Chimaphila umbellata (L.) W.P.C. Barton
  Pronunciation: ky-MAF-i-la um-bel-AY-ta
  Common name: Pipsissewa
  Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
  Habitat: Dry conifer forest to 9000', San Bernardino
  and San Jacinto Mts
  Blooming period: June to August
  Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Chimaphila
  2) umbellata
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