Golden Suncup

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Golden Suncup (Camissonia brevipes ssp. brevipes) is a native annual herb that grows in Southern and Central California, primarily in the Desert Mountains, the Mojave Desert and Sonoran Desert regions. It tends to grow in sandy or rocky slopes, at elevations from 0-5900 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

Sandy or rocky slopes, washes,

Plant communities

Woodland

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Phaeton Primrose Sphinx Moth

Euproserpinus phaeton

Alternative names

Common names:

Golden Sun-cup

Botanical names:

Camissonia brevipes ssp. brevipes

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