About Chylismia brevipes Small
Chylismia brevipes is a species of wildflower with the accepted scientific name Chylismia brevipes Small. It is native to the desert southwest of the United States, and has three common names: yellow cups, Mojave suncup, and golden suncup. This plant is a hairy annual wildflower that grows tall stems, often reaching over half a meter in height. Basal leaves surround the stems, and these leaves can be simple or made up of several leaflets. The plant produces an inflorescence that holds between one and several blooms. Its flowers are bright yellow, and most often have reddish speckling at the base of each petal. The center of each flower has a long pistil, plus several shorter stamens with large anthers. Its fruits are hanging capsules that can grow up to several centimeters long.
