Names and Taxonomy
- Common Names: Mojave suncup, and golden suncup, yellow cups
- Synonyms: Camissonia brevipes, Oenothera brevipes
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose)
- Genus Information: 29 species in NV, at leasr 8 species in CA
Chylismia brevipes
Mojave Suncup
This is a hairy annual with tall stems often reaching over half a meter in height and surrounded by basal leaves which may be simple or composed of several leaflets. It produces an inflorescence which has one to several blooms in it. The flowers are bright yellow, often with reddish speckling at the base of each petal. The center of the flower has a long pistil and several shorter stamens with large anthers. The fruits are hanging capsules which may be several centimeters long.
