Helianthemum canadense or Crocanthemum canadense (known as longbranch frostweed, Canada frostweed, frostweed, rock frost, frostplant, or frostwort) is a species of rock-rose (Cistaceae), native to eastern North America.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Canada frostweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Crocanthemum georgianum
- Crocanthemum corymbosum
- Crocanthemum bicknellii
- Oenothera fruticosa
- Crocanthemum rosmarinifolium
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Cistaceae
- Genus
- Crocanthemum
- Species
- Crocanthemum canadense
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