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Coleogyne ramosissima Torr.

Blackbrush

Rosaceae (Rose Family)

USDA Symbol: CORA

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Blackbrush is a member of the rose family (family Rosaceae) which includes about 2000 species of trees, shrubs, and herbs worldwide; approximately 77 native and 9 naturalized tree species and many species of shrubs and herbs in North America; including service-berries (Amelanchier), hawthorns (Crataegus), apples (Malus), plums and cherries (Prunus), and mountain-ashes (Sorbus).

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Leaf: White-Gray
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , NV , UT
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Coleogyne ramosissima in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Coleogyne ramosissima in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Coleogyne ramosissima

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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