Eremothera chamaenerioides
About
Eremothera chamaenerioides is a species of evening primrose known by the common name long-capsule suncup. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows especially in desert regions. It is an annual herb producing an erect, hairy, glandular stem which is reddish in color and up to half a meter tall. The leaves are lance-shaped or oval and up to 7 or 8 centimeters long. The nodding inflorescence produces several flowers, each with white petals a few millimeters long and drying to dull red. The fruit is a capsule 3 to 5 centimeters long.
- Family
- Onagraceae
How to use it
The long-capsule suncup can be appreciated for its ornamental value in desert gardens, adding a unique touch with its striking flowers and interesting stem. Additionally, its ability to thrive in arid conditions makes it a great choice for xeriscaping, promoting water conservation in landscaping.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eremothera chamaenerioides
- Slug
- eremothera-chamaenerioides
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Eremothera
- Species
- chamaenerioides
- Wikidata QID
- Q5385603
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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