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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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Cistaceae |
Genus: | Crocanthemum |
Species: | C. scoparium
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Binomial name | |
Crocanthemum scoparium | |
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It is found in dry, sandy areas in hills and low mountains.
Description
editCrocanthemum scoparium is a small perennial shrub bearing long, smooth stems and small flowers each with five bright yellow petals.
References
edit- ^ Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium − (Nutt.) Millsp. . accessed 11.22.2014
External links
edit- Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium
- Jepson Manual Treatment of Helianthemum scoparium
- Helianthemum scoparium — Photo gallery
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