fernandina (S. Watson) Jepson
Pronunciation: kor-i-ZAN-the PARE-ee-eye
fer-nan-DEE-na
Common name: San Fernando Valley spineflower
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat)
Habitat: Dry sandy places to 2500', San Fernando
Valley to Orange and San Diego Co.
Blooming period: April to June
Click for Latin name derivations: 1) Chorizanthe
2) parryi 3) fernandina