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Sierra suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia sierrae
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Camissonia sierrae (Sierra Suncup)
Camissonia sierrae, commonly known as the Sierra Suncup, is an annual herb belonging to the genus Camissonia. It is also referred to as Field Suncup, Mojave Suncup, and San Luis Obispo Suncup. The subspecies include Camissonia sierrae ssp. sierrae and Camissonia sierrae ssp. alticola, the latter sometimes called Mono Hot Springs evening primrose.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia sierrae P.H. Raven
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Subspecies:
- Camissonia sierrae ssp. sierrae
- Camissonia sierrae ssp. alticola P.H. Raven
- ITIS TSN: 27548
Distribution and Habitat
The Sierra Suncup is native to California, specifically found in the Sierra Nevada, Tehachapi Mountain Area, southern San Joaquin Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, Inner South Coast Ranges, and Western Transverse Ranges.
Morphological Characteristics
Camissonia sierrae is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass. It has bright yellow flowers that are described as rather small.