Oenothera speciosa
(Showy Evening Primrose)
Oenothera speciosa, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6111
Oenothera speciosa, Westminster Glen, Austin, Travis Co. 8605
Oenothera speciosa, Brushy Creek Park, Williamson Co. 1328
Oenothera speciosa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6356
Oenothera speciosa, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6101
Oenothera speciosa, Brazos Bend State Park, Ft. Bend Co. 6365
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 Reference |
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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. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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