ragged rockflower
Crossosoma bigelovii S.Watson
Crossosoma bigelovii, known as ragged rockflower, is a flowering plant species in the family Crossosomataceae. It is one of only a few species in this family and was first described in 1876 by S. Watson. The plant is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including Arizona, California, Nevada, and parts of Mexico.
Description
Crossosoma bigelovii is a member of the Crossosomataceae, a small family of flowering plants. It is found in arid regions across Arizona, California, Nevada, and parts of northern Mexico. This species is distinguished by its unique floral structure and is adapted to rocky, dry habitats. The plant is known by the common name ragged rockflower in English.
Other common names
ragged rockflower
Distribution
Arizona · California · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Nevada
