Bahiopsis parishii

Bahiopsis parishii

''Bahiopsis parishii'' known commonly as Parish goldeneye or shrubby goldeneye, is a flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae.

It is native to the southwestern United States, including southern California, far southern Nevada, and much of Arizona, as well as adjacent parts of northwest Mexico .
Goldeneye (Common name) Taken with a "naked" iPhone 6. These vine like bush can attempt to demonstrate some acrobatics when reaching out for a place in the world. This one caught my eye with the far reaching gap between two rocks which created a pretty cool backing frame while allowing a good representation of altitude. Bahiopsis parishii

Appearance

''Bahiopsis parishii'' grows to 2 feet tall, with bright yellow flowers. It is a plant of desert areas, usually associated with creosote bush, and ranges from sea level to 5,000 ft in elevation. It blooms after periods of rain, both in spring and in fall, or after the monsoon season in Arizona.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderAsterales
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBahiopsis
SpeciesB. parishii
Photographed in
United States of America