Camissonia sp.
Sun cup, Sun Cup
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Family: Onagraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Camissonia sp. (Sun cup) is a native California annual in the Onagraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Camissoniopsis: Camissonia flowers from top with round fruits; Camissoniopsis flowers from base with four-angled fruits.; vs Eulobus: Camissonia has plain yellow petals; Eulobus has elegant wands with red flecks at petal bases.; vs Chylismia: Camissonia has narrow leaves up the stem; Chylismia has dandelion-like basal leaves.; vs Taraxia: Camissonia flowers from upper stem; Taraxia flowers open from ground level at night.; vs Eschscholzia: Camissonia has four petals and cylindrical fruits; Eschscholzia has dissected leaves and poppy-like flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Camissonia sp. native to California?
Yes. Camissonia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Camissonia sp. belong to?
Camissonia sp. is in the Onagraceae family, genus Camissonia.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Camissonia strigulosa — Contorted primrose
- Camissonia benitensis — San benito evening-primrose
- Camissonia campestris — Field primrose
- Camissonia campestris subsp. campestris
- Camissonia campestris subsp. obispoensis
- Camissonia contorta — Contorted sun cup
- Camissoniopsis bistorta — California sun cup
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia — Beach evening-primrose
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia subsp. cheiranthifolia
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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