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Oenothera californica ssp. californica
Oenothera californica (S. Watson) S. Watson ssp. californica
California Evening Primrose, California Evening-primrose
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Oenothera californica var. glabrata
USDA Symbol: OECAC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Stems decumbent or ascending, up to about 30 inches long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Bloom Notes: White, fading to pink.
Distribution
USA: CANative Habitat: Sandy or gravelly areas, open coastal-sage scrub, chaparral and oak woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Oenothera californica ssp. californica in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oenothera californica ssp. californica in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera californica ssp. californica
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR