Downingia cuspidata (Greene) Rattan

Toothed Downingia
Campanulaceae

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Protologue: W. Coast Bot.: 48 (1898)
Pronunciation: Down-ín-gi-a cus-pi-dà-ta
Etymology: after Andrew Jackson Downing (1815-1852), American landscape designer and horticulturist
+ cuspidate, abruptly acuminate, tipped with a firm point

Jepson eFlora Species Treatment

Jepson eFlora Key to Downingia

SD County Synoptic Voucher


Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  


Downingia cuspidata
Often forms large, brightly colored patches in periphery of vernal pools.


 
Downingia cuspidata
Left: Whole plants in flower.
Right: What appears to be a pedicel is actually an inferior ovary.


 
Downingia cuspidata
Note zygomorphic corolla, with prominent nectar guide and interesting anther bristles.



Downingia cuspidata
Close-up of connate stamens, the two smallest, anterior anthers with awn-like bristles, the style growing through staminal tube.