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pallid suncup

Scientific Name: Camissonia brevipes ssp. pallidula

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Pallid Suncup

The Pallid Suncup, also known as Camissonia brevipes subsp. pallidula, is an interesting plant with a few noteworthy characteristics. This page provides information about its taxonomy, habitat, and growth habits.

Considerations for Pets

  • Reaches up to 1.5 m in height.

Considerations for Children

  • Reaches up to 1.5 m in height.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Camissonia brevipes subsp. pallidula (A. Gray) P.H. Raven
  • Common Name: Pallid Suncup

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Chylismia brevipes subsp. pallidula (Munz) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
    • Oenothera brevipes subsp. pallidula (Munz) Raven
    • Oenothera brevipes var. pallidula
    • Oenothera pallidula
  • Note: The name Camissonia brevipes ssp. pallidula (Munz) P.H. Raven is considered not an active name; Chylismia brevipes ssp. pallidula is the accepted name according to some sources.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in California, United States.
  • Specific mentions of topographic layers for finding hikes suggesting a montane or wilderness habitat.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual
  • Size: Large
  • Height: Up to 1.5 meters
  • During summer, it assumes a white coloring.
  • Not an evergreen, meaning it loses its foliage.