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Narrowleaf Sundrops

Oenothera fruticosa

Photo by QWMom
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33.99, -84.57

Field Notes

Description:

An erect herbaceous perennial growing to 20–90 cm (8–35 in) tall, with alternative, simple, entire or slightly toothed leaves. The saucer- or cup-shaped yellow flowers, 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter, appear in late spring and summer.

Habitat:

native to much of eastern North America

Notes:

Spotted growing on a wooded drive near an old church and cemetery and a utility plant.

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