Oenothera elata
Hooker's Evening Primrose, Hooker's Evening Primrose
Other regional names: Hooker's Eveningprimrose +2 more
- Hooker's Eveningprimrose
- Western Evening Primrose
- Western Eveningprimrose
Also known as: Oenothera biennis var. hirsutissima A.Gray +1 more
- Oenothera biennis var. hirsutissima A.Gray
- Oenothera hookeri var. grisea Bartlett
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Oenothera elata (commonly known as Hooker's evening primrose) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant within the Onagraceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Idaho, Kansas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Panama, Texas, Utah, Washington
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Northwest European Russia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms