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Camissonia cheiranthifolia
Camissonia cheiranthifolia (Hornem. ex Spreng.) Raimann
Beach Suncup, Beach Primrose
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CACH13
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Leafy stems lying on sand, radiating from a central rosette of grayish leaves, with bright yellow flowers facing upward near ends.
The large knob on the end of the style, as well as several technical characteristics, shows that this is a fairly close relative of Desert Primrose (C. brevipes).
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Shape: Obovate , Ovate
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , AugDistribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: Southern Oregon south along Pacific Coast to Baja California.
Native Habitat: Beach sands.
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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 cheiranthifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia cheiranthifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia cheiranthifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-12-20Research By: TWC Staff