Chrysothamnus scopulorum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chrysothamnus scopulorum |
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Chrysothamnus
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The Chrysothamnus scopulorum, often called the Grand Canyon glowweed or evening-daisy, is a special kind of flowering plant. It's native to North America and is part of the sunflower family. This family includes many plants you might know, like daisies and sunflowers!
You can only find the Grand Canyon glowweed in a few places. It grows in northern Arizona and southern Utah.
Discover the Grand Canyon Glowweed
What Does It Look Like?
The Grand Canyon glowweed is a shrub that can grow quite tall, sometimes up to 100 centimeters (about 40 inches). That's almost as tall as a typical 10-year-old! Its bark is usually tan or gray. As the plant gets older, its bark might start to peel off in flakes.
This plant has many small, bright yellow flowers. These tiny flowers grow close together in dense groups, making them easy to spot.
Where Does It Grow?
The Grand Canyon glowweed likes to grow on mountain slopes. You can often find it living alongside other shrubs. It also grows near Ponderosa pine trees. These are large pine trees common in the western United States.
