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Fortuna Range suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia arenaria
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Fortuna Range Suncup
The Camissonia arenaria, commonly known as Fortuna Range Suncup, is a captivating forb/herb belonging to the Evening-Primrose Family (Onagraceae).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia arenaria (A. Nelson) P.H. Raven
- Common Name: Fortuna Range Suncup
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
- Synonyms:
- Chylismia arenaria A. Nelson
- Oenothera arenaria (A. Nels.) Raven
- Oenothera cardiophylla var. splendens Munz & I.M.Johnst.
- USDA Symbol: CAAR20
Distribution and Habitat
- This species is found in California. Populations have been observed in the Chocolate Mountains.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Camissonia arenaria is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It can be either an annual or a perennial plant.
- It features reddish orange blooms, flowering from mid-spring to late winter.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned alongside Harwood's milkvetch (Astragalus insularis var. harwoodii ) and Saguaro (Carnegia gigantea) as species sought after in specific locations.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia arenaria.