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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Oenothera pallida Lindl.
Pale evening-primrose
USDA Symbol: oepa
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
The Pale Evening-primrose is a member of the evening-primrose family (family Onagraceae), which includes mainly herbs, rarely shrubs or trees with often showy flowers borne singly, in racemes or spikes, or in branched clusters.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: Biennial Habit: Herb Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , TX , UT , WA , WY
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:
Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff
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