Camissonia pubens
About
Camissonia pubens is a species of evening primrose known by the common name hairy suncup. It is native to the desert and steppe of western Nevada and eastern California. It is an annual herb covered in glandular hairs generally made up of one or more erect, slender stems up to a third of a meter tall. The leaves are up to about 4 centimeters long and are lance-shaped with wavy, toothed edges. The nodding inflorescence produces flowers with yellow petals each a few millimeters long and sometimes dotted with red near the bases. The fruit is a straight or coiling capsule up to 5 centimeters long.
- Family
- Onagraceae
How to use it
Hairy suncup can be appreciated for its ornamental value in desert gardens, adding a splash of color with its bright flowers. Its ability to thrive in arid conditions makes it a great choice for xeriscaping, promoting water conservation while enhancing the beauty of the landscape.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Camissonia pubens
- Slug
- camissonia-pubens
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Camissonia
- Species
- pubens
- Wikidata QID
- Q5026809
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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