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Oenothera caespitosa

desert evening primrose (Oenothera caespitosa) Oenothera caespitosa
Common Names desert evening primrose
Family Evening Primrose
Flower Color White
Plant Type Forb
Native Yes
Weed No

desert evening primrose (Oenothera caespitosa)

The four inch flowers open late in the day (evening) and then turn pink and wilt the following morning.

desert evening primrose

For additional information please send an e-mail request to:
Dr. Clinton C. Shock
Clinton.Shock@oregonstate.edu

Malheur Agricultural Experiment Station
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Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 889-2174
FAX (541) 889-7831

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