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Camissonia benitensis
San Benito Evening Primrose
(shown with Adenostoma fasciculatum, quercus durata, pinus sabiniana)
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Photographer: Ryan O'Dell
ID: 0000 0000 1210 2281 (2010-12-27)Copyright © 2010 Ryan O'Dell
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INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
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date of photo Apr 15, 2009
latitude 36.32078 longitude -120.63938
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location
Condon Peak; BLM Clear Creek Management Area; San Benito county, California, USA (San Benito County, California, US)family
Onagraceae
order
Myrtales
class Magnoliopsida
plant community Shale barrensnotes A population of Camissonia benitensis that grows on shale barrens rather than the typical serpentine geologic transition zone or serpentine alluvial stream terrace habitat. Other typical 'strict' serpentine endemics including Quercus durata and Layia discoidea also grow on shale in this area (a zone of edaphic infidelity). The soil has been chemically analyzed and has a Ca:Mg molar ratio ~ 3.0 (a 'normal' ratio and much more Ca than typically found in serpentine soil). Most serpentine soils are in the range of Ca:Mg molar 0.5 (very calcium deficient). The typical serpentine endemics may be growing in this area since the soils mimic serpentine soils in other key chemical aspects such as macronutrient deficiency (N,P,K).keywords: Camissonia benitensis, shale, barren
photo category: Plant - annual/perennial
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PLANT
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San Benito Evening Primrose (photographer)
Look for Jepson Manual treatments, maps (University & Jepson Herbaria)View Calflora record for Camissonia benitensisView all photos in CalPhotos of Camissonia benitensis Check Google Images for Camissonia benitensis |
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