Helianthemum scoparium

taxobox
name = "Helianthemum scoparium"

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regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Malvales
familia = Cistaceae
genus = "Helianthemum"
species = "H. scoparium"
binomial = "Helianthemum scoparium"
binomial_authority = Nutt.
synonyms = "Helianthemum suffrutescens"|

"Helianthemum scoparium" is a species of rockrose which is endemic to California. Its common names include peak rockrose and peak rushrose, and one variety is known as Bisbee Peak rushrose. This is a small perennial shrub bearing long, smooth stems and small flowers each with five bright yellow petals. It is found in dry, sandy areas in hills and low mountains.

External links

* [http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?3215,3221,3223 Jepson Manual Treatment]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=HESC2 USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?query_src=photos_index&where-taxon=Helianthemum+scoparium Photo gallery]