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dwarf suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia pygmaea
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names: WA (dwarf evening-primrose)
Camissonia pygmaea
Also known as Dwarf Suncup, Camissonia pygmaea is a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a forb/herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Eremothera pygmaea (Douglas) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
- Synonyms:
- Camissonia pygmaea (Douglas ex Lehm.) P.H. Raven
- Oenothera boothii Dougl. ex Lehm. var. pygmaea (Dougl. ex
- Family: Onagraceae
- Genus: Camissonia
- Species: contorta, pygmaea
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to areas East of the Cascades.
- Found on rocky slopes, sandy banks, and in dry environments.
- Specific locations include the Carson Valley, Nevada, at an elevation of 1460 m (4795 ft), and Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Habit: Herb
- Duration: Annual
- Blooms: April-June
Related Species
- Other species within the Camissonia genus include:
- Camissonia benitensis (San Benito Suncup)
- Camissonia boothii (Dwarf Suncup)
- Camissonia graciliflora (Hill Suncup)
- Camissonia guadalupensis (Guadalupe Suncup)
- Camissonia pusilla (Little Wiry Suncup)
- Camissonia munzii (Death Valley Suncup)
- Camissonia scapoidea (Paiute Suncup)
- Camissonia tanacetifolia (Tansy-leaved suncup)
Conservation Status
- Dwarf suncup is listed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as a candidate species.