Oenothera drummondii
Beach Evening Primrose, Coast Evening Primrose
Also known as: Oenothera drummondii var. typica Munz
- Oenothera drummondii var. typica Munz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Oenothera drummondii (commonly known as Beach Evening Primrose or Coast Evening-Primrose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Originating in North America, 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
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Florida, Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas
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)
Assam, Cape Provinces, China Southeast, Egypt, KwaZulu-Natal, Mauritius, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Palestine, Peru, Sinai, Swaziland, Taiwan, West Himalaya
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms