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suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
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Suncup Plants: A Botanical Overview
The term "Suncup" refers to several plants, primarily within the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). It's important to note that "Suncup" is also a brand name, and a term used in other contexts (sports tournaments, etc.), so context is key.
Scientific and Common Names
- Several plants go by the common name "Suncup."
- One example is Oenothera ovata, also known as the yellow-flowered evening primrose, or alsogolden.
- Another plant known as "Pale-yellow sun cup" has the Latin name Camissonia pallida.
- The "Heartleaf sun cup" or "Heartleaf evening primrose" has petals that open at dusk and flowers that grow in a dense, nodding formation on the stem.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Camissonia cardiophylla ssp. cardiophylla is mentioned as the "San Luis Obispo sun cup."
Distribution and Habitat
- The California suncup is endemic to a small portion of the southern California and northern Mexico coast.
Morphological Characteristics
- Oenothera ovata: Is a yellow-flowered evening primrose.
- Camissonia pallida: Has petals that are 2-13 mm, yellow fading reddish, bases with.
- Heartleaf sun cup/Heartleaf evening primrose: 4 petals 7-11 mm, opening at dusk, flowers on stem dense, nodding.