Diamond Valley Suncup
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Eremothera gouldii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S1
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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General information
Camissonia gouldii is known from Washington County, Utah and Arizona where is found on Volcanic ash and is often associated with Phacelia palmeri. This species has tiny white and pink flowers that bloom right on the stem and produce long, upright fruits. The wavy leaves glisten with glandular hairs that can reflect the sun and so Diamond Valley Suncup really shines in the barren landscapes where it is found.
Description
Camissonia gouldii is known from Washington County, Utah and Arizona where is found on Volcanic ash and is often associated with Phacelia palmeri. This species has tiny white and pink flowers that bloom right on the stem and produce long, upright fruits. The wavy leaves glisten with glandular hairs that can reflect the sun and so Diamond Valley Suncup really shines in the barren landscapes where it is found.
Phenology
Flowers mid-May through early-July.
Diagnostic characteristics
This species closely resembles Camissonia boothii var. villosa, which also has glandular hairs on the leaves and sessile flowers and fruits. Camissonia gouldii can be positively identified by having smaller petals that measure 1.5-3mm long while Camissonia boothii var. villosa has petals that are 4.5-7.3 mm long.
Species range
Washington County, Utah and Coconino County, Arizona.
Threats or limiting factors
Threats are unknown. Threats could perhaps include disturbance due to tourists exploring cinder cones, but the steep nature of the habitat likely restricts these activities and may be insignificant.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies