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Mono Hot Springs evening-primrose
Scientific Name: Camissonia sierrae ssp. alticola
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Camissonia sierrae subsp. alticola: Mono Hot Springs Evening-Primrose
The Mono Hot Springs Evening-primrose, scientifically known as Camissonia sierrae subsp. alticola, is a distinctive plant found in specific regions of California. It's also referred to as the Mono Hot Springs evening primrose.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia sierrae subsp. alticola P.H. Raven
- Common Names: Mono Hot Springs Evening-primrose, Mono Hot Springs evening primrose
- Taxonomic Status: Accepted
Distribution and Habitat
This subspecies is native to California, specifically in the Mono Hot Springs area within the Sierra Nevada. It thrives in gravel and sandy soil, particularly in pans and ledges of granite outcrops.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
The Mono Hot Springs Evening-primrose is an annual herb.
Further Information
For additional details, you may refer to resources such as the California Native Plant Link Exchange and CNPS (California Native Plant Society).