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San Bernardino suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia confusa
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
San Bernardino Suncup
The San Bernardino Suncup, scientifically known as Camissoniopsis confusa, is an annual herb native to specific regions of California.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Camissoniopsis confusa (P.H. Raven) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
- Common Name: San Bernardino Suncup
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonym: Camissonia confusa P.H. Raven
Distribution and Habitat
- The San Bernardino Suncup is found in the San Joaquin Valley (Kern Co.), on the northern slope of the San Bernardino Mountains, and in the desert regions of California.
- It thrives in desert slopes, flats, washes, and creosote-bush scrub areas, extending to pinyon/juniper habitats.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The San Bernardino Suncup is classified as a forb/herb, which means it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- It is an annual plant, completing its life cycle within one year.
Ecological Role
- The information mentions the plant's presence in creosote-bush scrub to pinyon/juniper habitats but does not explicitly state its ecological role or indicate if it is invasive. Further research is needed to determine its broader environmental impact.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia confusa (San Bernardino Suncup).
- Garden Guides provides information on the San Bernardino Suncup (Confusa), including gardening tips.