Camissonia parvula
About
Camissonia parvula is a species of evening primrose known by the common name Lewis River suncup. It is native to the Great Basin of the United States. It grows in sagebrush, woodland, and other Great Basin habitat. It is a slender annual herb producing a wiry erect stem 15 to 30 centimeters in maximum height. The leaves are linear in shape and 1 to 3 centimeters long. They are located along the stem as there is no basal rosette. The nodding inflorescence produces flowers with yellow petals only 2 or 3 millimeters long. The fruit is a capsule 2 to 3 centimeters long, swollen with seeds, and sometimes coiling.
- Family
- Onagraceae
How to use it
The Lewis River suncup can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens, especially in xeriscaping or native plant gardens. Its delicate yellow flowers can attract pollinators, contributing to the ecological balance in your garden. Additionally, it can help stabilize soil in its native habitats.
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Gardening tip
When planting the Lewis River suncup, make sure to sow the seeds in well-drained soil and at a depth of about 1 centimeter. This will help the seeds germinate successfully and thrive in their natural habitat.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Camissonia parvula
- Slug
- camissonia-parvula
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Camissonia
- Species
- parvula
- Wikidata QID
- Q5026808
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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