Onagraceae
Oenothera biennis

Common Evening Primrose

Stem erect, with reddish tint at base. Leaves 2–8 in. long on stem, oval, often toothed, may be lobed at base. Flowers in dense spike; petals 4, more than 1 in. long; buds green or yellowish, opening to yellow flower that turns dull orange with age. Grows in disturbed areas at low elevations. A worldwide weed originating in eastern North America.

  • Rarity: Common
  • Flowering Time: All Summer
  • Life Cycle: Biennial
  • Height: 12--40 inches
  • Habitat: Disturbed, Moist Riverbanks
  • Found In: Throughout Our Region
  • Native: No

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