Camissoniopsis sp.
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Family: Onagraceae · Type: Annual · Native
Camissoniopsis sp. is a native California annual in the Onagraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Camissonia: Camissoniopsis flowers from base with four-angled fruits; Camissonia flowers from top with round fruits.; vs Oenothera: Camissoniopsis has four-angled fruits; Oenothera has round fruits and a distinctive 4-lobed cross-shaped stigma.; vs Taraxia: Camissoniopsis has four-angled fruits and flowers from base; Taraxia has round fruits.; vs Tetrapteron: Camissoniopsis has four-angled fruits; Tetrapteron has four-winged fruits.; vs Eulobus: Camissoniopsis has four-angled fruits; Eulobus has wand-like stems with red-flecked petals.
Frequently asked questions
Is Camissoniopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Camissoniopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Camissoniopsis sp. belong to?
Camissoniopsis sp. is in the Onagraceae family, genus Camissoniopsis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Camissoniopsis bistorta — California sun cup
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia — Beach evening-primrose
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia subsp. cheiranthifolia
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia subsp. suffruticosa
- Camissoniopsis confusa — San bernardino sun cup
- Camissoniopsis guadalupensis subsp. clementina — San clemente island evening-primrose
- Chamerion angustifolium subsp. circumvagum — Fireweed
- Chamerion latifolium — Dwarf fireweed
- Chamerion sp.
- Chylismia arenaria — Sand evening-primrose
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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