Latin name: Oenothera speciosa Nutt. Pronunciation: ee-no-THEER-a spee-see-OH-sa Common name: Mexican evening primrose Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Garden escape or in cultivation, native of southeastern U.S. and Mexico Blooming period: Summer Name derivations: 1) Oenothera 2) speciosa |
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