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southern suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia bistorta
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Southern Suncup (Camissoniopsis bistorta)
Camissoniopsis bistorta, commonly known as Southern Suncup or California Suncup, is a flowering plant belonging to the evening primrose family.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is commonly found in gardens.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissoniopsis bistorta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
- Common Names: Southern Suncup, California Suncup
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Synonyms: Camissonia bistorta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) P.H. Raven, Oenothera bistorta (Nutt. ex T. & G.) Raven
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southern California and Northern Mexico coast.
- Found in habitats such as Coastal Strand, Coastal Sage Scrub, Chaparral, and Southern Oak Woodland.
- Common below 5000 ft, especially in chaparral and southern oak woodland.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual or perennial herb.
- Spreading growth habit, reaching up to 3 feet.
- Features yellow flowers that bloom around March.
Ecology
- It's a spring wildflower that grows in California.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia bistorta.