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Paiute suncup

Scientific Name: Camissonia scapoidea ssp. brachycarpa

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Paiute Suncup (Camissonia scapoidea)

The Paiute Suncup, scientifically known as Camissonia scapoidea, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Evening-Primrose family.

Considerations for Pets

  • As a forb/herb commonly found in gardens, be mindful of pets potentially interacting with this plant during outdoor activities.

Considerations for Children

  • As a forb/herb commonly found in gardens, be mindful of children potentially interacting with this plant during outdoor activities.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Camissonia scapoidea (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) P.H. Raven
  • Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Chylismia scapoidea (Torr. & Gray) Nutt. ex Raim.
    • Oenothera scapoidea Nutt.
  • Subspecies:
    • Camissonia scapoidea subsp. brachycarpa (P.H. Raven) P.H. Raven
    • Camissonia scapoidea subsp. macrocarpa (P.H. Raven) P.H. Raven
    • Camissonia scapoidea subsp. scapoidea

Common Names

  • Paiute Suncup
  • Barestem Eveningprimrose
  • Scapoid Suncup

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Idaho and Nevada.
  • Found in areas like Capitol Reef National Park (Hartnet Road).
  • Grows in environments that experience harsh minimum temperatures and can be grown throughout the year.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Subspecies scapoidea has simple leaves with entire margins. Oil-cells line the veins on the undersides of the leaves.