Oenothera deltoides
Basket Evening Primrose, Birdcage Evening Primrose
Other regional names: Birdcage Eveningprimrose +4 more
- Birdcage Eveningprimrose
- Desert Lantern
- Devil's Lantern
- Dune Primrose
- Lion In A Cage
Also known as: Oenothera albicaulis var. decumbens Parry +2 more
- Oenothera albicaulis var. decumbens Parry
- Oenothera deltoides var. deltoides
- Oenothera deltoides var. typica Munz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Oenothera deltoides (commonly known as Basket Evening-Primrose or Birdcage Evening Primrose) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Utah
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms