Platystemon californicus
California Creamcups, Cream Cups
Other regional names: Creamcups
- Creamcups
Also known as: Boothia californica (Benth.) Douglas ex Loudon +18 more
- Boothia californica (Benth.) Douglas ex Loudon
- Platystemon aculeolatus Greene
- Platystemon acutatus Greene
- Platystemon anemonoides Greene
- Platystemon antoninus Greene
- Platystemon arizonicus Greene
- Platystemon arvorum Greene
- Platystemon australis Greene
- Platystemon californicus var. californicus
- Platystemon californicus var. capsularis Brandegee
- Platystemon californicus var. ciliatus Dunkle
- Platystemon californicus var. crinitus (Greene) Greene
- Platystemon californicus var. horridulus (Greene) Jeps.
- Platystemon californicus var. leiocarpus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Torr. & A.Gray
- Platystemon californicus var. linearis Torr. & A.Gray
- Platystemon californicus var. nutans Brandegee
- Platystemon californicus var. ornithopus (Greene) Munz
- Platystemon californicus var. sphaerocarpus Brandegee
- Platystemon capsularis Greene
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Papaveraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America, Platystemon californicus (commonly known as California creamcups or Cream-Cups) is an annual belonging to the Papaveraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Falkland Is.