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Oenothera coloradensis ssp. neomexicana
Oenothera coloradensis (Rydb.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch ssp. neomexicana (Wooton) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
New Mexico Beeblossom
Onagraceae (Evening Primrose family)
Synonym(s): Gaura neomexicana ssp. neomexicana, Gaura neomexicana var. typica
USDA Symbol: OECON2
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 , NMNative Habitat: Floodplains, drainage bottoms.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Oenothera coloradensis ssp. neomexicana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oenothera coloradensis ssp. neomexicana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera coloradensis ssp. neomexicana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR