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Camissonia californica
Camissonia californica (Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray) P.H. Raven
California Suncup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Synonym(s): Eulobus californicus, Oenothera californica, Oenothera leptocarpa
USDA Symbol: CACA32
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Dec
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NVFind Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
View propagation protocol from Native Plants 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 californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-19Research By: TWC Staff