Helianthemum scoparium

Helianthemum scoparium
Crocanthemum scoparium
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
Crocanthemum scoparium
(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

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