Difference between revisions of "Crossosoma californicum"
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 4: 8. 1848.
Common names: Catalina rockflower
Conservation concern
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Shrubs or trees, 1–5 m. Leaves mostly well spaced, 20–90 mm. Pedicels mostly long. Flowers: sepals 8–12 mm; petals 12–18 mm. Follicles 2–9, 15–20(–32) mm. Seeds 18–22, 2–3 mm diam. 2n = 24.
Phenology: Flowering Feb–May.
Habitat: Dry rocky slopes, often in canyons, coastal scrub and chaparral, on igneous or volcanic substrates
Elevation: 50–500 m
Distribution
Calif., Mexico (Baja California).
Discussion
Of conservation concern.
Crossosoma californicum is known only from the Palos Verdes Peninsula of Los Angeles County and the islands of San Clemente and Santa Catalina, as well as on Guadalupe Island (Baja California); it occasionally is cultivated as an ornamental.
Selected References
None.
Lower Taxa
None.