Oenothera elata
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Oenothera elata is a plant of the genus Oenothera
known by the common name Hooker's evening primrose. Its subspecies include hookeri, hirsutissima and elata. It is native to much of western and central North America.
The hookeri subspecies of Oenothera elata, native to California
, can reach about 1.8 meters (6 feet) height. The shade of its flowers varies from yellow to orange.
Oenothera
Oenothera is a Genus of about 125 species of annual, biennial and perennial herbaceous flowering plants, native to North and South America. It is the type genus of the family Onagraceae, the Evening Primrose Family. Common names include evening-primrose, suncups, and sundrops.The species vary in...
known by the common name Hooker's evening primrose. Its subspecies include hookeri, hirsutissima and elata. It is native to much of western and central North America.
The hookeri subspecies of Oenothera elata, native to California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, can reach about 1.8 meters (6 feet) height. The shade of its flowers varies from yellow to orange.