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Oenothera mckelveyae

Oenothera mckelveyae (Munz) W.L. Wagner & Hoch

Mckelvey's Beeblossom, Mckelvey's Evening Primrose, Mckelvey's Evening-primrose

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Gaura mckelveyae, Gaura villosa var. mckelveyae

USDA Symbol: OEMC

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: TX
Native Habitat: Sandy flats and hills.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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