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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Helianthemum scoparium Nutt.
Bisbee Peak rushrose, Peak Rush-rose
Cistaceae (Rock-Rose Family)
USDA Symbol: HESC2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A low, tuft-forming plant with many spreading branches, very narrow leaves that soon drop off, and a yellow flower in each upper leaf axil.
The genus name, from the Greek helios (sun) and anthemon (flower), refers to its flowers, which open only in the sun. Bicknells Rushrose (H. bicknellii), found in eastern Wyoming and South Dakota eastward, has similar flowers but broom-like stems.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , JulDistribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Northern California south to Baja California.
Native Habitat: Dry sandy flats near coast and inland on rocky slopes and ridges.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
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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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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
