Latin name: Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia (Sprengel) W.L. Wagner & Hoch ssp. suffruticosa (S. Watson) W.L. Wagner & Hoch Pronunciation: kam-is-own-ee-OP-sis ky-ran-thi-FO-lee-a suf-root-i-KO-sa Common name: Beach primrose Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Commonly found on coastal strand, forming dense mats on beaches and in sand dunes along the entire coast of California Blooming period: April to August Name derivations: 1) Camissoniopsis 2) cheiranthifolia 3) suffruticosa |
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