Latin name: Oenothera elata Kunth ssp. hirsutissima (S. Watson) W. Dietr. Pronunciation: ee-no-THEER-a eh-LAY-ta heer-soo-TIS-i-ma Common name: Hairy evening primrose Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Moist inland places in many parts of California Blooming period: June to September Name derivations: 1) Oenothera 2) elata 3) hirsutissima |
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