Latin name: Linanthus jaegeri (Munz) J.M. Porter
  & L.A. Johnson
  Pronunciation:
lie-NAN-thus YAY-ger-eye

  Common name: San Jacinto prickly phlox
  Family: Polemoniaceae (Phlox)
  Habitat: Dry rocky areas, montane coniferous
  forest 8800'-9500', San Jacinto Mts, RARE

  Blooming period: July to August
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Linanthus
  2) jaegeri
  Formerly Leptodactylon jaegeri
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