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Stemless Evening Primrose (Camissonia
Subacaulis):
A fleshy perennial herb growing from a taproot
and usually lacking a stem. The leaves are
lance-shaped to oval and up to 22 centimeters
long and are borne on long petioles. The flower
has yellow petals, each up to 1.5 centimeters
long, and a large, bulbous stigma tip. The fruit
is a leathery capsule 1 to 3 centimeters long.
Will grow in almost any well-drained soil.
Drought-tolerant, prefers sun. Self-seeds, and
may become invasive in some areas if it is not
controlled.
