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Camissoniopsis hirtella

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Description:

Small growing plant ranging from green to red. The fruit are long, curving and red about two centimeters long. The leaves are a few centimeters long, oval and quite hairy. The inflorescence is small and bright yellow. The flowers in the last image are closed. This is a type of evening primrose.

Habitat:

Chaparral along Deerweed, Showy Penstemon and Buckwheat. This plant is native to California.

Reference Links:

Camissoniopsis hirtella - Wikipedia, Camissoniopsis hirtella Calflora

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PublishedMay 31, 2019

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