River Primrose, Trumpet Evening Primrose, Trumpet evening-primrose Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
USDA Symbol:OEJA USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
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Specimen & Label Data
Oenothera jamesii
River Primrose
Onagraceae
Location: Helotes Creek at Menchaca and Scenic Loop.
Latitude: 0.000000
Habitat: Full sun; moist soil.
Description: 1.2-1.5 m tall, several stalks, much branched. Blooms after sundown and holds into following morning. Leaves lanceolate. Flowers yellow, with a long floral tube.
County: Bexar
Collector: Mike Fox
Collection Date: Sep 25, 1993
Specimen number: 034