Oenothera hispida
Also known as: Gaura crispa (Spach) D.Dietr. +6 more
- Gaura crispa (Spach) D.Dietr.
- Gaura drummondii (Spach) Torr. & A.Gray
- Gaura hispida Benth.
- Gaura roemeriana Scheele
- Oenothera xenogaura W.L.Wagner & Hoch
- Schizocarya crispa Spach
- Schizocarya drummondii Spach
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Oenothera hispida is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, 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)
Arkansas, California, Georgia