21,528 observations
California fuchsia
Epilobium canum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Myrtales βΊFamily: Onagraceae βΊGenus: Epilobium
About
Epilobium canum, also known as California fuchsia or Zauschneria, is a species of willowherb in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). It is native to dry slopes and in chaparral of western North America, especially California. It is a perennial plant, notable for the profusion of bright scarlet flowers in late summer and autumn.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of California fuchsia is Epilobium canum.
- California fuchsia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- California fuchsia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- California fuchsia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- California fuchsia belongs to the order Myrtales.
- California fuchsia belongs to the family Onagraceae.
- California fuchsia belongs to the genus Epilobium.