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Santa Lucia suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia luciae
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Santa Lucia Suncup (Camissoniopsis luciae)
The Camissoniopsis luciae, commonly known as the Santa Lucia suncup, is a charming flowering plant native to California.
Considerations for Children
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Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions a safety rating indicating this plant may not be safe for dogs.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissoniopsis luciae
- Common Name: Santa Lucia suncup
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Camissonia luciae Raven
- Oenothera luciae (Raven) J. T. Howell
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Distribution and Habitat
- Camissoniopsis luciae is endemic to California.
Morphological Characteristics
- The Santa Lucia suncup is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that isn't a grass.
- It is an annual herb, indicating it completes its life cycle in one year.
Quirky Facts
- While the plant itself is called Santa Lucia Suncup, other plants and animals such as the Santa Lucia Fir (Abies bracteata) and the Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) also have "Santa Lucia" or "Santa Cruz" in their names.