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Peirson's browneyes

Scientific Name: Camissonia claviformis ssp. peirsonii

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Chylismia claviformis ssp. peirsonii (Peirson's Browneyes)

Chylismia claviformis is a wildflower species with the subspecies Chylismia claviformis ssp. peirsonii commonly known as Peirson's Browneyes or Peirson's Brown-eyed Evening Primrose.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions "small brown stalk of the grass seed" that can get under the eyelid. While this isn't directly about Chylismia claviformis, it highlights the potential for small plant parts to cause irritation.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chylismia claviformis (Torrey &amp Frmont) W.L. Wagner &amp Hoch ssp. peirsonii (Munz) W.L. Wagner &amp Hoch
  • Synonyms: Camissonia claviformis ssp. peirsonii, Oenothera claviformis ssp. peirsonii

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Southern California and northern regions.
  • Commonly found in bajadas.
  • A favorite wildflower in Anza-Borrego.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The flowers have yellow or white petals with a reddish-brown center.
  • Grows in sandy flats.
  • Life form: forb, annual