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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: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 30 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Sandy flats and hills.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Oenothera mckelveyae in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oenothera mckelveyae in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oenothera mckelveyae
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-03Research By: CBR