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Oenothera coloradensis ssp. coloradensis
Oenothera coloradensis (Rydb.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch ssp. coloradensis
Colorado Butterfly Plant
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Gaura neomexicana ssp. coloradensis, Gaura neomexicana var. coloradensis
USDA Symbol: OECOC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: BiennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White, fading to pink.
Distribution
USA: CO , NE , WYNative Habitat: Floodplains, drainage bottoms.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Oenothera coloradensis ssp. coloradensis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oenothera coloradensis ssp. coloradensis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera coloradensis ssp. coloradensis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR