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Oenothera pilosella

Finely Pilose Evening Primrose, Meadow Evening Primrose
Other regional names: Meadow Sundrops +3 more
  • Meadow Sundrops
  • Pilose Evening Primrose
  • Prairie Evening Primrose
  • Prairie Sundrops
Also known as: Kneiffia fruticosa var. pilosella (Raf.) Britton +10 more
  • Kneiffia fruticosa var. pilosella (Raf.) Britton
  • Kneiffia pilosella (Raf.) A.Heller
  • Kneiffia pratensis Small
  • Kneiffia sumstinei Jenn.
  • Oenothera fruticosa f. hirsuta (Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray) H.Lév.
  • Oenothera fruticosa var. hirsuta Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray
  • Oenothera fruticosa var. pilosella (Raf.) Small & A.Heller
  • Oenothera pilosella f. laevigata E.J.Palmer & Steyerm.
  • Oenothera pilosella subsp. pilosella
  • Oenothera pilosella var. pilosella
  • Oenothera pratensis (Small) B.L.Rob.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Onagraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Oenothera pilosella (commonly known as Finely-pilose Evening-primrose or Meadow Evening Primrose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Central European Russia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ontario, Rhode I., Vermont

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