Evening Primrose

Scientific Name:   Oenothera biennis


Flowers remain open from evening to early morning but will remain open longer on cloudy days.

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Evening Primrose

Genus species: Oenothera biennis
Common Name: Evening Primrose
Family Name: Onagraceae  
Annual, biennial, or perennial herbs; leaves various; flowers bisexual, mostly regular; fruit a capsule or nutlike.
Seed Type: Angiosperm
Origin:  
Native: native to North America.
Non-native: not native to North America.
Introduced Native: native to North
America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA
terminology
Native
Category:Wildflower
Flower Color:Yellow
CNC Habitat: Backyard Habitat
Nature Playscape
Polinator Garden
Herb Wall
Identified by:A. Swanson
Months in Bloom:  
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