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Oenothera psammophila

Oenothera psammophila (A. Nelson & J.F. Macbr.) W.L. Wagner, Stockhouse & Klein

St. Anthony Dunes Evening Primrose, St. Anthony Dunes Evening-primrose

Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)

Synonym(s): Oenothera caespitosa var. psammophila, Oenothera cespitosa var. psammophila

USDA Symbol: OEPS2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: ID
Native Habitat: Sand dunes with lava outcrops, edge of scrub, lake margins.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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