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heartleaf suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia cardiophylla ssp. robusta
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Heartleaf Suncup (Chylismia cardiophylla)
The Heartleaf Suncup, scientifically known as Chylismia cardiophylla, is a captivating wildflower native to specific regions of North America. This plant is also known by the common name heartleaf evening primrose.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chylismia cardiophylla (Torrey) Small ssp. cardiophylla
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Synonyms: Camissonia cardiophylla (Torr.) P.H. Raven subsp. cardiophylla
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the deserts of northwestern Mexico and the west and southwest USA, including California.
Morphological Characteristics
- Flowers feature 4 petals, each measuring 7-11 mm in length.
- The flowers are yellow.
- Blooms open at dusk.
- Flowers grow on a dense, nodding stem.
- It is described as an annual or perennial herb.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's species name, cardiophylla, refers to its heart-shaped leaves.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: a website with tips and ideas for gardening.
- Discover Life: a website with information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia cardiophylla.
- Encyclopedia of Life: a collaborative project to create an encyclopedia of life.