About Camissonia strigulosa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) P.H.Raven
Growth Form
Camissonia strigulosa is an annual herb.
Stem Characteristics
It produces a tough, slender, hairy stem that can grow upright or trail across sand. The stem reaches a maximum length of close to 50 centimeters.
Leaf Characteristics
Small, thin linear leaves, colored green to red, grow along the stem; these leaves have tiny bumpy teeth along their edges.
Flower Characteristics
Its flowers have four yellow petals, each a few millimeters long, and the petals may bear red spots near their bases.
Fruit and Seed Characteristics
The fruit is a long, very thin pod-shaped capsule that holds tiny seeds.
