7,356 observationsLeast Concern
Stansbury's Cliffrose
Purshia stansburyana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Rosales βΊFamily: Rosaceae βΊGenus: Purshia
About
Purshia stansburyana is a species of flowering plant in the rose family known by the common name Stansbury's cliffrose. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in woodlands, desert, and plateau habitat. It often grows anchored on cliffs and prefers rocky, granular soils, especially limestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Stansbury's Cliffrose is Purshia stansburyana.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the order Rosales.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the family Rosaceae.
- Stansbury's Cliffrose belongs to the genus Purshia.