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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.