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Camissonia micrantha

Camissonia micrantha (Hornem. ex Spreng.) P.H. Raven

Miniature Suncup

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)

Synonym(s): Oenothera micrantha

USDA Symbol: CAMI22

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Fruit: Cylindric capsule, often 3-coiled.
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: CA

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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