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Oenothera coloradensis

Oenothera coloradensis (Rydb.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch

Colorado Beeblossom

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Gaura neomexicana

USDA Symbol: OECO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White, fading to pink.

Distribution

USA: CO , NE , NM , WY
Native Habitat: Level to slightly sloping floodplains, drainage bottoms.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2020-12-03
Research By: CBR

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