Camissonia contorta
Contorted Suncup, Contorted Pod Evening Primrose
Other regional names: Dwarf Contorted Suncup +3 more
- Dwarf Contorted Suncup
- Plains Evening Primrose
- Plains Eveningprimrose
- Twisted Suncup
Also known as: Camissonia contorta var. pubens Kearney +3 more
- Camissonia contorta var. pubens Kearney
- Oenothera cheiranthifolia var. contorta (Douglas ex Lehm.) H.Lév.
- Oenothera contorta Douglas ex Lehm.
- Oenothera contorta var. typica Munz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Camissonia contorta (commonly known as Contorted Suncup or Contorted-Pod Evening Primrose) is an annual belonging to the Onagraceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington