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.