Oenothera cinerea
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Oenothera cinerea | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Oenothera |
Species: | O. cinerea
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Binomial name | |
Oenothera cinerea | |
Synonyms[1] | |
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Oenothera cinerea, the woolly beeblossom or High Plains beeblossom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.[2][3][4] It is native to the US states of Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and it has been introduced to New Jersey.[1] A perennial subshrub capable of reaching 2.4 m (8 ft), its flowers start out white and fade to pink.[2]
Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Oenothera cinerea subsp. cinerea – entire range, introduced to New Jersey
- Oenothera cinerea subsp. parksii (Munz) W.L.Wagner & Hoch – southern Texas
References
- ^ a b c "Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
Woolly Beeblossom, High Plains Beeblossom, Woolly Gaura, High Plains Gaura
- ^ "Woolly Beeblossom - Scientific Name - Oenothera cinerea - Common Name - woolly beeblossom". United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch high-plains beeblossom". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
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