Crocanthemum scoparium
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.
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Cistaceae |
| Genus: | Crocanthemum |
| Species: | C. scoparium |
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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
- Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium − (Nutt.) Millsp. . accessed 11.22.2014
External links
- Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium
- Jepson Manual Treatment of Helianthemum scoparium
- Helianthemum scoparium — Photo gallery
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