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little wiry suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia pusilla
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Camissonia pusilla - Little Wiry Suncup
Camissonia pusilla is a charming species of evening primrose, commonly known as little wiry suncup.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia pusilla P.H. Raven
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Oenothera contorta var. flexuosa (A. Nels.) Munz
- Common Names: Little Wiry Suncup, Obscure Camissonia, Washoe Suncup, Raven's Primrose, Heartleaf Sun Cup, Heartleaf Suncup, Blackfoot River Suncup.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the western United States, ranging from California.
- Found in Utah and Washington, including the Lytle Ranch Preserve (east bench).
- Grows at elevations ranging from 760 to 3000 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
- Annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle in one year.
Ecological Information
- Native.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flowering period: May-June.
Further Information
- Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Camissonia pusilla.