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Camissonia campestris ssp. obispoensis
Camissonia campestris (Greene) P.H. Raven ssp. obispoensis P.H. Raven
Obispo Sun Cup, Obispo Suncup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CACAO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems often decumbent, up to about 20 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Yellow with red spots, fading to red.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Marine deposits in openings in chaparral and oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, BerkeleyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 15 - The American Southwest (1994) John Crossley
Additional resources
USDA: Find Camissonia campestris ssp. obispoensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia campestris ssp. obispoensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia campestris ssp. obispoensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR