Author:
Qjure
Book:
Qjurious
Type:
Info
Chapter:
3-654.12.__
Camissonia ovata
English: Goldeneggs; Sun cup.
Synonym: Taraxia ovata.
Region: California, Oregon.
Habitat: clay soil; elevations of 1600 feet.
Botany
Fleshy, taprooted perennial herb.
Leaves: wide rosette of long, alternate, feather-shaped or oval; sometimes wavy edges.
Inflorescence: flowers atop thin erect stem.
Flowers: yellow, white, or yellow with white spots near the bases; 4 spoon-shaped petals.