Oenothera mollissima
Argentine Evening Primrose
Also known as: Oenothera holosericea Tausch +5 more
- Oenothera holosericea Tausch
- Oenothera mollissima var. genuina Hassl.
- Oenothera mollissima var. grandiflora Micheli
- Oenothera mollissima var. villosa Spreng.
- Onagra mollissima (L.) Moench
- Raimannia mollissima (L.) Sprague & L.Riley
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Oenothera mollissima (commonly known as Argentine Evening Primrose) is an annual belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Uruguay
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)
New Jersey, New South Wales, Oregon, Queensland, Western Australia