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Oenothera argillicola

Oenothera argillicola Mack.

Shale Barren Evening Primrose, Shale-barren Evening-primrose

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Oenothera argillicola var. pubescens

USDA Symbol: OEAR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: MD , PA , VA , WV
Native Habitat: Open, dry slopes, banks and cliffs with shale substrate.

Web Reference

Webref 134 - Shale­barren Evening­Primrose (Oenothera argillicola) (2007) Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Oenothera argillicola in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Oenothera argillicola in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera argillicola

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-06-02
Research By: CBR

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