Oenothera rhombipetala
(Four-point Evening Primrose)
Oenothera rhombipetala, Along US83 near Paducah, Cottle Co. 0075
Oenothera rhombipetala, Along US83 near Paducah, Cottle Co. 0090
Oenothera rhombipetala, Along US83 near Paducah, Cottle Co. 0066
Oenothera rhombipetala, Along US83 near Paducah, Cottle Co. 0076
| Scientific Name | Oenothera rhombipetala | USDA PLANTS Symbol | OERH |
| Common Name | Four-point Evening Primrose | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 565330 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Sandy soils, along roadsides and disturbed areas. Plant: Erect biennial or winter annual 1 to 3 feet tall, usually a single stem, but sometimes with multiple branches. Leaves: Narrowly oblanceolate to narrowly ovate leaves, 2 to 3 inches long, less than 5/8-inch wide congested along stem and branches; entire to sinuate-dentate margins. Inflorescence: Numerous buds crowded at branch tips; flowers below opening near sunset, yellow blossoms 1 to 1-1/2 inches across, 4 pointed petals; floral tube 1 to 1-1/4 inches long. Bloom Period: May and June. References: "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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