Rose Heath (Leucelene ericoides)

   

Overview, Rose Heath (Leucelene ericoides), El Paso. Photograph by Gertrud Konings, 1 April 2003.

• Common English Names: Rose Heath
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Leucelene ericoides (loo-sell-LEE-nee air-rih-COY-dees). Also as Chaetopappa ericoides.
• Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
• Geographic Range: Southwestern quarter of USA south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Perennial forb, subshrub, shrub.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 22 Aug 2003