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Crocanthemum scoparium

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Crocanthemum scoparium
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Cistaceae
Genus: Crocanthemum
Species:
C. scoparium
Binomial name
Crocanthemum scoparium
Synonyms
  • Helianthemum scoparium Nutt.
  • Helianthemum suffrutescens

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

Crocanthemum scoparium is a small perennial shrub bearing long, smooth stems and small flowers each with five bright yellow petals.

References

  1. ^ Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium − (Nutt.) Millsp. . accessed 11.22.2014
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