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MacCart's sundrops

Scientific Name: Calylophus hartwegii ssp. maccartii

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

MacCart's Sundrops

MacCart's sundrops is a perennial subshrub or forb/herb.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Calylophus hartwegii (Benth.) P.H. Raven subsp. maccartii (Shinners) Towner & P.H. Raven
  • Common Name: MacCart's sundrops
  • Other Common Names: Square-bud primrose, Sundrops, Square-bud day-primrose
  • Other Species Names: Hartweg's sundrops, Berlandier's sundrops, Lavenderleaf sundrops, Hartweg evening primrose, Bush evening primrose, Texas beeblossom, Halfshrub sundrops

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Family: Onagraceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Calylophus hartwegii (Benth.) P.H. Raven var. maccartii Shinners
    • Oenothera greggii A. Gray var. pringlei Munz
  • Note: Some older classifications may list this plant as Oenothera hartwegii subsp. maccartii.
  • USDA Symbol: CAHAM

Distribution and Habitat

  • MacCart's sundrops is found in North America.
  • Specifically, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center focuses on protecting and preserving North America's native plants.
  • Texas (TX)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Classified as a subshrub and forb/herb
  • Perennial plant

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden provides a community forum for sharing gardening tips and plant information.
  • Encyclopedia of Life contains details and articles, although the entry may be incomplete.
  • Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a valuable resource for information on North American native plants.
  • USDA PLANTS Database.