Purshia mexicana
Mexican Cliffrose
Also known as: Cowania mexicana D.Don +4 more
- Cowania mexicana D.Don
- Cowania mexicana var. dubia Brandegee
- Cowania purpurea Zucc.
- Greggia purpurea Engelm. ex Hemsl.
- Purshia mexicana (D.Don) Henrickson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America, Purshia mexicana (commonly known as Mexican cliffrose) is a tree belonging to the Rosaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest