Carolina Rockrose

Crocanthemum carolinianum, commonly referred to as Carolina frostweed or Carolina sunrose, is a flowering plant that grows in the southeastern United States. Flowers have five bright yellow petals.

Helianthemum carolinianum is a synonym for it.

Areas where it grows include southern Alabama and the northern half of the Florida peninsula and Florida Panhandle.

It is in the Cistaceae (rock-rose) family.

C. carolinianum are perennials with alternately arranged leaves. The leaves are elliptic to obovate in shape, and reach a length of 2 to 5 centimeters (0.8 to 2.0 in).