Crocanthemum scoparium
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Scientific classification 
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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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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[edit]
Crocanthemum 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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Categories:
- Cistaceae
- Endemic flora of California
- Flora of the Sierra Nevada (United States)
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the California Coast Ranges
- Natural history of the Central Valley (California)
- Natural history of the Channel Islands of California
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Natural history of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
- Malvales stubs