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Paiute suncup

Scientific Name: Camissonia scapoidea ssp. scapoidea

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 with several recognized subspecies. This page provides information about its taxonomy, distribution, and other interesting facts.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a forb/herb.
  • This plant may be found in home gardens.

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. macrocarpa (P.H. Raven) P.H. Raven
    • Camissonia scapoidea subsp. brachycarpa
    • Camissonia scapoidea subsp. scapoidea
  • Varieties:
    • Chylismia scapoidea var.
    • Camissonia scapoidea var. scapoidea (Torrey &amp A. Gray) Raven

Common Names

  • Paiute Suncup
  • Barestem Eveningprimrose
  • Scapoid Suncup

Distribution and Habitat

  • Observed in Idaho.
  • Also found in Nevada and Wyoming (based on mentions of Plantilla:Plantae Mundi locations).
  • The plant can be grown in the garden.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • 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 of subspecies scapoidea.

Ecological Role

  • Found in dunes along with other forbs such as tufted evening primrose, Geyer's milkvetch, sharpleaf penstemon, and various lupines.

Quirky Facts

  • The Paiute suncup can tolerate very harsh minimum temperatures and can be grown throughout the whole year.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database.
  • Discover Life page.
  • Garden Guides.