Oenothera filiformis

Oenothera filiformis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Oenothera
Species:
O. filiformis
Binomial name
Oenothera filiformis
Synonyms[1]
  • Gaura biennis var. pitcheri Torr. & A.Gray
  • Gaura exaltata Engelm. & A.Gray
  • Gaura filiformis Small
  • Gaura filiformis var. kearneyi Munz
  • Gaura filiformis var. typica Munz
  • Gaura longiflora Spach

Oenothera filiformis, the longflower beeblossom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.[2] It is native to the central United States.[1] An annual, biennial, or perennial, it can reach 12 ft (3.7 m) tall.[2] It has simple leaves that are alternate in arrangement.[3] Flowers have four petals that are white or pink to red in color.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Oenothera filiformis (Small) W.L.Wagner & Hoch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Oenothera filiformis (Small) W.L. Wagner & Hoch". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023. Longflower Beeblossom, Longflower Gaura, Large-flowered Gaura, Kearney Gaura, Tall Gaura
  3. ^ a b "Oenothera filiformis (bee-blossom): Go Botany". gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Retrieved 22 December 2023.


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