Cowania mexicana
Mexican cliffrose
Previous scientific name(s):Cowania mexicana : Cowania mexicana var. dubia
Old nomenclature: Cowania mexicana. Evergreen shrub, 3 to 20 ft. tall, occurring on dry shallow soils on foothills, slopes and high plains 4,000 to 8,000 feet elevation. Excellent palatability to livestock and wildlife; especially important as browse on winter range.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer |
| Bloom Season | Spring Summer |
| Mature Height (feet) | 20 |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fertility Needs | |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Moisture Requirements | Low |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 64600 |
| Seedling Vigor | |
| Palatable (browser) | High |
| Palatable (grazer) | High |