Helianthemum georgianum
(Rockrose)
Helianthemum georgianum, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9290
Helianthemum georgianum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6492
Helianthemum georgianum, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co. 9293
Helianthemum georgianum, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3359
Helianthemum georgianum, Reimer’s Ranch Park, Travis Co. 3365
Helianthemum georgianum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6493
Helianthemum georgianum, Lake Somerville State Park, Birch Creek, Burleson Co, 9292
Helianthemum georgianum, Inks Lake State Park, Burnet Co. 6472
| Scientific Name | Helianthemum georgianum (Crocanthemum georgianum) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | HEGE |
| Common Name | Rockrose, Georgia Frostweed | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22263 |
| Family | Cistaceae (Rock-rose) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Habitat: Sandy soils in dry, open areas. Plant: Perennial; small, bush clump or erect to decumbent stems 6 to 10 inches tall with fine white hairs on stems. Leaves: Leaves 5/8 to 1 inch long; lanceolate or oblanceolate, with prominent mid-vein beneath. Inflorescence: Loose raceme-like cluster of 2 to 7 yellow flowers each 1/2 to 3/4-inch across with 5 triangular petals and 10 to 50 stamens; petals fall away by mid-day. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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