Helianthemum scoparium
| Helianthemum scoparium Crocanthemum scoparium | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Cistaceae |
| Genus: | Helianthemum |
| Species: | H. scoparium |
| Binomial name | |
| Helianthemum scoparium Nutt. | |
| Synonyms | |
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(Nutt.) Millsp. Helianthemum suffrutescens | |
Helianthemum scoparium, recently renamed Crocanthemum scoparium, is a species of rockrose which is endemic to California.[1]
Its common names include peak rockrose and peak rushrose. One variety is known as Bisbee Peak rushrose.
It is found in dry, sandy areas in hills and low mountains.
Description
Helianthemum scoparium is a small perennial shrub bearing long, smooth stems and small flowers each with five bright yellow petals.
References
- ↑ Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium − (Nutt.) Millsp. . accessed 11.22.2014
External links
- Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium
- Jepson Manual Treatment of Helianthemum scoparium
- USDA Plants Profile for Helianthemum scoparium
- Helianthemum scoparium — Photo gallery
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