Biology:Helianthemum scoparium

Helianthemum scoparium
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	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.
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.

External links

• Jepson eFlora: Crocanthemum scoparium
• Jepson Manual Treatment of Helianthemum scoparium
• Helianthemum scoparium — Photo gallery

Wikidata ☰ Q5704829 entry