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Reveal, James L.
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 Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems prostrate, decumbent or ascending, up to about 4 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
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
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
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: 2023-04-19Research By: TWC Staff