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Connecticut Plants
Golden-heather
Hudsonia ericoides
Golden-heather is endangered in Connecticut. It is not related to true heathers (genus Calluna).
- Family: rockrose (Cistaceae)
- Habitat: dunes, rocks, pine barrens
- Height: 4-8 inches
- Flower size: 3/8 inch across
- Flower color: yellow
- Flowering time: May to July
- Origin: native
