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Camissonia exilis
Camissonia exilis (P.H. Raven) P.H. Raven
Cottonwood Springs Suncup, Cottonwood Springs Sun Cup
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera exilis
USDA Symbol: CAEX10
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , UTNative Habitat: Volcanic gravel, gypsiferous soil, pinyon-juniper-desert shrub communities.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Camissonia exilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Camissonia exilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Camissonia exilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-25Research By: CBR