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Camissonia parvula - Lewis River Suncup

Camissonia parvula, commonly known as Lewis River suncup, is a species of evening primrose.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Camissonia parvula (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) P.H. Raven
• Common Name: Lewis River suncup
• Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
• Synonyms:
  • Oenothera parvula Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray
  • Sphaerostigma parvulum (Nutt. ex Torr. & Gray) Walp.

Distribution and Habitat

• Camissonia parvula is native to the Great Basin of the United States.
• It has been observed near Ash Canyon, Carson City, Nevada, and in the White Mountains at an elevation of 1575 m (5170 ft).
• It has been found in red, sandy soil in a pinyon-juniper community near Utah Highway 9, west of Mount Carmel Junction.

Morphological Characteristics

• Camissonia parvula is an annual forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass and it completes its life cycle in one year.

Considerations for Pets

• Multiple sources indicate that the Lewis River Suncup is considered "not safe" for dogs.

Considerations for Children

• Multiple sources indicate that the Lewis River Suncup is considered "not safe" for children.

Related Species

• Other Camissonia species include:
  • Camissonia benitensis (San Benito Suncup)
  • Camissonia cruciformis (Suncup)
  • Camissonia integrifolia
  • Camissonia pusilla
  • Camissonia pygmaea (Dwarf Suncup)
  • Camissonia scapoidea (Paiute Suncup)
  • Camissonia tanacetifolia (Tansy-leaf Suncup)

Further Information

• Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia parvula.
• Encyclopedia of Life: Offers taxonomic information and links to related resources.
• ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Provides taxonomic status and related names.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Offers plant profiles.