Western Rock-Jasmine

  • Scientific Name: Androsace Occidentalis
  • Common Name: Western Rock-Jasmine
  • References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
  • References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=31
  • Habitat: Rocky slopes, mountains
  • Life Form: Forb, annual
  • Leaf Description: Basal, ovate to lanceolate, simple, entire,
  • Flower Color: White or whitish
  • Flowering Period: Summer
  • Spines: Spineless
  • Rarity: Locally common
  • Family: Primulaceae (primrose family)