Oenothera deltoides subsp. deltoides
Birdcage Evening Primrose, Birdcage Evening Primrose
Other regional names: Birdcage Primrose +2 more
- Birdcage Primrose
- Desert Lantern
- Triangle Eveningprimrose
Also known as: Anogra deltoidea (Torr. & Frém.) Small +5 more
- Anogra deltoidea (Torr. & Frém.) Small
- Oenothera deltoides f. floccosa Munz
- Oenothera deltoides f. glabrata Munz
- Oenothera deltoides var. cineracea (Jeps.) Munz
- Oenothera kleinii W.L.Wagner & S.W.Mill
- Oenothera trichocalyx var. cineracea Jeps.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Oenothera deltoides subsp. deltoides (commonly known as Birdcage Evening Primrose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Oenothera deltoides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada
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)
Colorado
Base Species & Variations