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Camissonia californica

Camissonia californica (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) P.H. Raven

California suncup

Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)

Synonym(s): Eulobus californicus, Oenothera californica, Oenothera leptocarpa

USDA Symbol: CACA32

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , NV

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From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-08-14
Research By: TWC Staff

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