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Blackfoot River evening-primrose
Scientific Name: Camissonia andina
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Neoholmgrenia andina - Blackfoot River Evening Primrose
Neoholmgrenia andina, commonly known as Blackfoot River evening primrose, is a captivating plant native to western North America. This species belongs to the evening primrose family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a tiny annual herb, which might be attractive to curious pets.
- It is very hard to see if you are not looking for it.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Neoholmgrenia andina (Nutt.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
- Synonyms:
- Camissonia andina (Nutt.) P.H. Raven
- Oenothera andina Nutt.
- Common Names: Blackfoot River evening primrose, Andean evening primrose, Obscure evening primrose, Blackfoot River suncup, plateau primrose, upland evening primrose, Andean sundrops, Obscure Suncup, Blackfoot River Suncup
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Genus: Camissonia
- Species: andina
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America
- Grows abundantly alongside rivers, such as the Blackfoot River in Montana.
- Found in Wyoming and Utah.
- Prefers mountain underbrush.
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Forb/herb
- Annual plant
- Tiny annual herb
- Possesses small yellow petals
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Visited by evening primrose.
Further Resources
- USDA PLANTS database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Discover Life
- PLANTS Database
- Garden Guides