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Camissonia exilis

Camissonia exilis (P.H. Raven) P.H. Raven

Cottonwood Springs Suncup, Cottonwood Springs Sun Cup

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Oenothera exilis

USDA Symbol: CAEX10

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , UT
Native Habitat: Volcanic gravel, gypsiferous soil, pinyon-juniper-desert shrub communities.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Camissonia exilis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Camissonia exilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia exilis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-25
Research By: CBR

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