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Common Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Tall plant with larger lanceolate leaves. Yellow flowers with four bilobed petals. Important plant for insects. Native.

Habitat:

Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Semi-wooded area bordering a brackish water source.

Notes:

I found many caterpillars and larvae on these plants (leaves and flowers). Leaves are edible. Medicinal uses exist.

Reference Links:

Oenothera biennis, Oenothera biennis Evening Primrose, Sun Drop PFAF Plant Database

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PublishedMarch 11, 2014

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