Texas
Wildbuds

Oenothera speciosa

(Showy Evening Primrose)

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Oenothera speciosa, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6111

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Oenothera speciosa, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 8605

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Oenothera speciosa, Brushy Creek Park, Williamson Co. 1328

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Oenothera speciosa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6356

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Oenothera speciosa, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6101

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Oenothera speciosa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6365

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Oenothera speciosa, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 8625

Scientific Name Oenothera speciosa USDA PLANTS Symbol OESP2
Common Name Showy Evening Primrose ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. 27415
Family Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) SEINet
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Description Habitat: Various soil types in ungrazed pastures and prairies, open woodlands and roadsides.
Plant: Upright to sprawling perennial spreading to form large colonies; one to several stems, branched above up to 20 inches long.
Leaves: Alternate, overall lanceolate or oblanceolate in outline, entire or lobed near base, with edges cut deeply into narrow pinnate lobes, or with teeth or wavey; 3/4 to 3-1/2 inches long and 3/16 to 1 inch wide.
Inflorescence: Large, showy pink or rose-pink to white flowers up to 3 inches across, 4 broad petals; opening morning or evening; nodding buds become erect when open.
Bloom Period: March to July.
References: "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyaya Ajilvsgi, "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses.
BONAP Distribution Map

Map Color Key
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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