Cliffrose (Purshia stansburiana) is a very fragrant member of the Rosaceae (Rose Family). The shrubs can be quite large with dark green, resinous leaves. The white dots on the leaves are glands with a sharp odor. The masses of five-petaled flowers, from white to yellow, become feathery seeds. To see cliffroses in the park visit Tawa Point. They bloom late May into early June.
NPS/Hallie Larsen
Last updated: July 25, 2021
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