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Camissonia megalantha

Camissonia megalantha (Munz) P.H. Raven

Cane Spring Suncup, Large-flower Beeblossom, Largeflower Sun Cup, Largeflower Suncup

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Oenothera heterochroma var. megalantha, Oenothera megalantha

USDA Symbol: CAME16

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Pink to lavender.

Distribution

USA: NV
Native Habitat: Volcanic soils in washes and talus slopes, desert shrub community.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-03
Research By: CBR

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