Sun Cup (Taraxia ovata)

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About

Native to California and Oregon. Low-growing evening-primrose (Onagraceae) in grassland habitat at Fort Ord. Distinctive rosette oval to lanceolate leaves with obvious pale central veins. Four bright lemon-yellow petals on flowers. Note the globe-shaped stigma on central style.

Synonyms

  • Suncups
  • Golden Eggs