Oenothera triloba
Species of flowering plant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oenothera triloba, with common names stemless evening primrose and sessile evening primrose[1] is a flowering plant in the primrose family. It is native to North America, where it is primarily found in northern Mexico and in the south-central United States.[2] It is found in dry, open areas such as glades, prairies, and sometimes even lawns. It appears to respond positively to soil disturbance.[3][4]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Oenothera |
Species: | O. triloba |
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It is a winter annual that produces large yellow flowers in the spring. The flowers open near sunset.[3]