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]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Oenothera |
Species: | O. filiformis
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Binomial name | |
Oenothera filiformis | |
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References
edit- ^ a b "Oenothera filiformis (Small) W.L.Wagner & Hoch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b "Oenothera filiformis (bee-blossom): Go Botany". gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org. Retrieved 22 December 2023.