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Camissonia pubens
Camissonia pubens (S. Watson) P.H. Raven
Hairy Sun Cup, Hairy Suncup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera contorta var. pubens, Oenothera pubens, Oenothera strigulosa var. pubens
USDA Symbol: CAPU15
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Yellow, sometimes with red spots, fading to red.
Distribution
USA: CA , NVNative Habitat: Sandy soils, usually in sagebrush scrub or pinyon/juniper woodlands.
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 pubens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia pubens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia pubens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR