Flannel bush
Botanical name: Fremontodendron
Flannel bush
Botanical name: Fremontodendron
Description
Flannel bush is a genus of three known species of shrubs native to the Southwestern United States and northwest Mexico. The leaves have a leathery and fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (thus the name), and the yellow to orange flowers are large and showy. 
Species of Flannel bush
California fremontia 'California Glory'
California fremontia 'California Glory' is a hybrid of California fremontia and Mexican fremontia, and is known for its superior stability and blossoming in comparison to other Flannel bush hybrids. The name of california fremontia 'California Glory' represents the fact that its parent plants are native to California. Fast-growing with showy flowers, it's an easy way for gardeners to add a pop of bright color to a landscape.
Flannel Bush
Flannel Bush (Fremontodendron californicum) is a North American alpine species found only in limited patches in California, Arizona, and Baja California. Its leaves have tiny hairs that can become irritants to the skin if handled. Flannel Bush wood can be turned into furniture and its bark into cordage. It is a distant relative to the cacao plant!
Pine hill flannelbush
Pine hill flannelbush is a genus of three known species of shrubs native to the Southwestern United States and northwest Mexico. The leaves have a leathery and fuzzy texture reminiscent of flannel (thus the name), and the yellow to orange flowers are large and showy.
Scientific Classification
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