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Helianthemum georgianum (Georgia frostweed)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Helianthemum georgianum Chapman

Georgia frostweed, Rockrose, Georgia sunrose

Cistaceae (Rock-Rose Family)

Synonyms: Crocanthemum georgianum

USDA Symbol: HEGE

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Flower: Petals 5
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , OK , SC , TX
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

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:

Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
NPSOT - Fredericksburg Chapter - Fredericksburg, TX

Wildflower Center Seed Bank

LBJWC-JHS-1 Collected 2009-06-08 in Llano County by Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2011-08-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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