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rosilla

rosilla

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A plant with large yellow flowers that grows in dry places in southern California
  • noun
  • US
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  • Researchers documented the medicinal uses of rosilla among indigenous communities in the Southwest.

Examples

  • The rosilla blooms in large yellow clusters during the spring in southern California.

  • The rosilla blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many gardeners seek out rosilla for its showy appearance and tolerance of dry climates.

  • Many gardeners love planting rosillas in their yards.

  • In Southern California, the bright yellow flowers of the rosilla bloom in abundance during the summer.

  • The rosilla is often mistaken for other types of sneezeweed due to its vibrant yellow petals.

  • Gardeners in the region appreciate the resilience of the rosilla in arid climates.

Synonyms

Helenium puberulum
vsrosilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A wildflower with bright yellow flowers that grows in wet places in southern California

is the common name rather than the formal scientific label

Surface Forms

rosilla singular
rosillas plural

Etymology

The word rosilla can be remembered like the Spanish parts rosa 'rose' and -illa 'small', so think 'little rose'. Even though it is not a real rose, its bright, showy yellow flowers make 'little rose' a helpful image for this sneezeweed from the dry southwestern United States.