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Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
Camissonia cheiranthifolia (Hornem. ex Spreng.) Raimann ssp. cheiranthifolia
Beach Suncup, Beach Evening-primrose
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera cheiranthifolia, Oenothera cheiranthifolia var. nitida
USDA Symbol: CACHC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Several prostrate, wiry stems radiate from a central rosette forming a dense mat up to 3 ft. wide. The plant is gray-green throughout. Tubular, four-petaled flowers occur mostly from leaf axils are are bright yellow.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: Coastal areas of CA & OR
Native Habitat: Sandy beaches & dunes
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Description: Sandy soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Propagated from seed, though germination is often poor.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia cheiranthifolia ssp. cheiranthifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2019-12-20Research By: TWC Staff