Common Name: California-Fuchsia
Scientific Name: Zauschneria californica/ Epilobium canum
Date collected: April 15th, 2011
Location: Collected at Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden at UCLA on the rock walls on the upper region of the garden
Nativity: The California-Fuchsia is native to California.
Habitat: This plant grows in dry rocky areas and on slopes and cliffs. It can grow at elevations up to 10,000 feet.
Special notes: The California- Fuchsia has flowers that are pure red in color. This plants attracts humming birds with its beautiful flowers and the nectar it produces. This is dependent for humming bird populations and is often called "hummingbird's trumpet".
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