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Chylismia cardiophylla  (Torr.) Small
Heart leaved primrose
Chylismia cardiophylla is an annual or perennial herb that is native to California.
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Genus: Chylismia
Family: Onagraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + POWO

Alternate Names:
ICPNCamissonia cardiophylla ssp. cardiophylla
JEFCamissonia cardiophylla
JEFOenothera cardiophylla
Information about  Chylismia cardiophylla from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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[americansouthwest.net] Bloom Stages: Chylismia cardiophylla can be identified by its wide, soft-hairy, heart-shaped leaves and, in spring, by the bright red withered flowers; the plant blooms over a relatively long period, producing a dense, elongated cluster in which the nodding flowers open gradually, from the base upwards. Old flowers remain attached for a while to the developing, upwardly-pointing seed pods, which are narrow and cylindrical, up to 2.5 inches in length. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

Learn more about Chylismia cardiophylla: Chylismia cardiophylla Jepson video: (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/13/2024).