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Crossosoma bigelovii, known by the common name ragged rockflower, is one of only a few species in the flowering plant family Crossosomataceae.

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Crossosoma bigelovii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Crossosomatales
Family:	Crossosomataceae
Genus:	Crossosoma
Species:	C. bigelovii
Binomial name
Crossosoma bigelovii S.Wats.
Synonyms
Crossosoma parviflorum Rob. & Fern.

It is native to the Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Sonoran Deserts of North America. It has been reported from the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, Baja California, Chihuahua, and Sonora.[1]

Description

The species is a shrub that grows up to 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft) tall. It is intricately divided into thorn-tipped branches lined with clusters of small, deciduous, gray-green leaves no longer than about 1.5 centimeters. The inflorescence bears a single flower, which has 5 white to purple-tinged petals about a centimeter long and narrowing to claws at their bases.[1]

Uses

Ragged rockflower is occasionally used as an ornamental plant in habitat gardens and natural landscaping. It can be grown from seed in well-drained soil for a desert butterfly garden. It is a difficult plant for the average homeowner to grow, as over-watering will kill it.[2]

References

External links

• Jepson Manual Treatment
• Photo gallery
• Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center

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[ru] Crossosoma bigelovii

Crossosoma bigelovii (лат. Crossosoma bigelovii) — растение рода Кроссосома из семейства Кроссосомовые.

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