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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