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Shredding Suncup

The Shredding Suncup is a fascinating plant with a complex taxonomic history and several recognized subspecies. This page provides information about its scientific classification, nomenclature, distribution, and other relevant details.

Considerations for Pets

• This plant has "shredding" in its name, suggesting parts of it may easily break off and could potentially be ingested by pets.

Scientific Name and Common Names

• Accepted Scientific Name: Eremothera boothii ssp. decorticans
• Common Name: Shredding Suncup
• Other Common Names: Booth's Suncup, Booth's Evening Primrose, Redish Shredding Primrose, Clustered Booth's Desert Primrose, Booth Primrose

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
• Family: Onagraceae (mentioned in relation to Camissonia boothii ssp. condensata)
• Synonyms/Alternative Scientific Names:
  • Camissonia boothii (Douglas ex Lehm.) P.H. Raven subsp. decorticans (Hook. & Arn.) P.H. Raven
  • Camissonia boothii (Douglas ex Lehm.) P.H. Raven subsp. condensata (Munz) P.H. Raven
  • Eremothera boothii subsp. condensata (Munz) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
  • Eremothera boothii ssp. decorticans (Hook. & Arn.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
  • Camissonia boothii var. condensata (Munz) Cronq.
  • Oenothera boothii subsp.
  • Camissonia boothii subsp. rutila (A. Davids.) Munz
  • Eremothera boothii subsp. desertorum (Camissonia b. subsp. d.)

Distribution and Habitat

• The plant has been observed in locations such as del Puerto Canyon, Stanislaus County, California.
• The text also mentions California generally, and the Blackfoot River region.
• Reference to the USDA PLANTS database suggests a broader distribution within the United States.

Morphological Characteristics

• The name "shredding suncup" suggests a physical characteristic where parts of the plant may shred or peel.

Related Species

• Camissonia scapoidea ssp. brachycarpa (Paiute suncup) is mentioned in proximity to Shredding Suncup, possibly indicating similar habitats or distributions.
• Camissonia tanacetifolia (tansy-leaved suncup) is also mentioned alongside *Camissonia boothii alyssoides* (shredding suncup)

Further Information

• USDA PLANTS database: Provides data and references for Camissonia boothii ssp. decorticans.
• UA Herbarium, ASU Vascular Plant Herbarium: Mentioned in relation to Camissonia boothii ssp. condensata.
• NIISS.org: Provides a species profile including habitat and control information for Camissonia boothii ssp. condensata.
• Garden Guides: Offers general information about plants known as Suncups.