Crocanthemum scoparium

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Crocanthemum scoparium
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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 scopariumNutt.
  • 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.

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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.

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