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Oenothera caespitosa

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Onagraceae

Scientific name
  
Oenothera caespitosa

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Myrtales

Genus
  
Oenothera

Higher classification
  
Evening-primroses

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Similar
  
Evening‑primroses, Onagraceae, Oenothera elata, Oenothera coronopifolia, Oenothera deltoides

Oenothera caespitosa, known commonly as tufted evening primrose, desert evening primrose, rock-rose evening primrose, or fragrant evening primrose, is a perennial plant of the genus Oenothera native to much of western and central North America. It produces a rosette of lobed or toothed leaves each up to 36 centimeters long around a woody caudex.

Oenothera caespitosa Oenothera caespitosa Tufted Evening Primrose Southwest Desert Flora

There are many subtaxa, referred to as subspecies or varieties.

Oenothera caespitosa grows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall. It is good for rock gardens. The 4-petaled white flowers open at dusk and wilt the next morning, turning pink.

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References

Oenothera caespitosa Wikipedia