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San Benito suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia benitensis
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Camissonia benitensis - San Benito Suncup
Camissonia benitensis, commonly known as the San Benito Suncup or San Benito Evening Primrose, is an annual herb belonging to the Evening-primrose family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is an annual herb.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is an annual herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia benitensis Raven
- Common Names: San Benito Suncup, San Benito Evening Primrose, California Suncup
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening-primrose family)
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted species
- Taxon ID: 21490725 (Hassler M.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to California, specifically:
- San Benito County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Contra Costa County (possibly extirpated)
- Northern Monterey County
- Found on dry open slopes, grassland, and scrub habitats.
Ecological Role
- The San Benito Evening-primrose is on the U.S. Endangered list.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Annual herb.
- Requires at least a few hours of direct sunlight for balanced development.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Mentioned in association with other Camissonia species such as:
- Camissonia gouldii (Diamond Valley Suncup)
- Camissonia atwoodii (Atwood's Suncup)
- Camissonia scapoidea ssp. brachycarpa (Paiute Suncup)
- Camissonia pallida
- Camissonia bistorta (Southern Suncup)
- Camissonia boothii
- Also associated with Camissoniopsis confusa (San Bernardino Suncup) and Chylismia brevipes (Golden Suncup).
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life page (biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution)
- Jepson eFlora