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fragrant evening primrose
Oenothera cespitosa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Myrtales ›Family: Onagraceae ›Genus: Oenothera
About
Oenothera caespitosa, known commonly as tufted evening primrose, desert evening primrose, rock-rose evening primrose, or fragrant evening primrose, is a perennial plant of the genus Oenothera native to much of western and central North America. It produces a rosette of lobed or toothed leaves each up to 36 centimeters long around a woody caudex.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of fragrant evening primrose is Oenothera cespitosa.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the order Myrtales.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the family Onagraceae.
- fragrant evening primrose belongs to the genus Oenothera.