Fortuna Suncup

• Scientific Name: Chylismia Arenaria
• Common Name: Fortuna Suncup
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2016. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 17. Eudicots: Nyctaginaceae to Plumbaginaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-34: 1-77. Published 11 May 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/34PhytoN-SWArizPt17NYPL.pdf#page=29
• Habitat: Washes, rocky slopes
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Yellow to red
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Apr.
• Spines: Spineless
• Family: Onagraceae (evening primrose family)