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Camissonia nevadensis
Camissonia nevadensis (Kellogg) P.H. Raven
Nevada Mooncup, Nevada Sun Cup, Nevada Suncup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera nevadensis
USDA Symbol: CANE11
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 4 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: NVNative Habitat: Open, sandy, gravelly or clay slopes and flats.
Web Reference
Webref 68 - CalPhotos (2020) University of California, BerkeleyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Camissonia nevadensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia nevadensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia nevadensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR