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Camissonia chamaenerioides
Camissonia chamaenerioides (A. Gray) P.H. Raven
Long Fruit Suncup, Long-capsule Mooncup, Long-capsuled Primrose, Longcapsule Suncup, Willow-herb Primrose, Willowherb Sun Cup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera chamaenerioides
USDA Symbol: CACH12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Habitat: Sandy slopes, flats, desert scrub.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Camissonia chamaenerioides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia chamaenerioides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia chamaenerioides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR