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Walker's suncup
Scientific Name: Camissonia walkeri ssp. tortilis
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Perennial
Other Names:
Camissonia walkeri: Walker's Suncup
Explore the fascinating world of Camissonia walkeri, commonly known as Walker's Suncup. This plant, belonging to the Evening Primrose family, is a captivating forb/herb found in various regions.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant is described as a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant, which may be tempting for pets to chew on.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Camissonia walkeri (A. Nelson) P.H. Raven
- Common Name: Walker's Suncup
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Chylismia walkeri (A. Nelson)
- Chylismia walkeri subsp. tortilis (Jepson) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
- Chylismia walkeri A. Nelson
- Oenothera multijuga var. orientalis Munz
- Oenothera walkeri (A.)
- Camissonia walkeri (Nelson) Raven ssp. tortilis (Jepson) Raven
- Oenothera brevipes
Distribution and Habitat
Camissonia walkeri is found in California and other regions, including those documented by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Duration: Annual or Perennial
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Requires a bright place with direct sunlight.
Related Species
- Camissonia benitensis (San Benito Suncup)
Further Information
For more information about Camissonia walkeri, you can consult the following resources:
- Calflora
- The Plant List
- ToL (Tree of Life Web Project)
- BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library)
- Discover Life
- swcoloradowildflowers.com
- British Database of World Flora and Fauna