Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Eremothera chamaenerioides (Gray) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
(Fireweed Suncup)


Family: Onagraceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Camissonia chamaenerioides (Gray) Raven
Oenothera chamaenerioides Gray
Sphaerostigma chamaenerioides (Gray) Small

Eremothera chamaenerioides is a small herb with an erect, red stem. The lanceolate leaves are marked with red dots. While the basal leaves are present and the stem is short, the plant resembles Oenothera primiveris subsp. primiveris with which it grows. However, the flowers of Eremothera chamaenerioides are minute compared to those of Oenothera primiversi subsp. primiveris. Eremothera chamaenerioides grows in lower elevation arid areas in sandy, rocky soil.
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Eremothera chamaenerioides, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, March 17, 2010



Eremothera chamaenerioides, closeup of inflorescence, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, March 17, 2010



Eremothera chamaenerioides, leaves measured, photo Russ Kleinman & Richard Felger, Burro Mtns., Engineer Canyon, March 17, 2010



Eremothera chamaenerioides, 4x macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Sycamore Canyon, March 29, 2010



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