Latin name: Gambelia speciosa (Nutt.) A. Gray
  Pronunciation: gal-VEE-zee-a spes-ee-OH-sa

  Common name: Showy island snapdragon
  Family: Plantaginaceae (Plantain)
  Habitat: Rocky cliffs and canyons, Santa Catalina Id.,
  San Clemente Id., Guadalupe Id. RARE

  Blooming period: February to May
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Gambelia
  2) speciosa
  Formerly Galvezia speciosa
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