Latin name: Oenothera rosea L'Hér. Pronunciation: ee-no-THEER-a RO-zee-a Common name: Rose evening primrose Family: Onagraceae (Evening primrose) Habitat: Disturbed places at fairly low elevations, West Transverse Range, garden escape elsewhere, native to Mexico and South America Blooming period: Spring Name derivations: 1) Oenothera 2) rosea |
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