Oenothera macrocarpa
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Oenothera |
| Species: | O. macrocarpa |
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Oenothera macrocarpa Nutt. |
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Oenothera macrocarpa, the bigfruit evening primrose,Ozark sundrop, Missouri evening primrose, is an herbaceous plant in the evening primrose family. It is native to Mexico and the south-central United States, where it is found in calcareous prairies and limestone outcrops.
This is a perennial herb that produces a red stem 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) in height. The large (3 inch) wide flowers are cup shaped, canary yellow and have a mild fragrance. They are produced in great numbers from early to mid summer. Leaves are dark green and lanceolate, and bunched along the trailing stem. The seed pods are 4-winged and 2 to 3 inch long.
The seeds pods are often used in flower arrangements. This plant is also grown in gardens for its flowers.
There are five commonly accepted subspecies. These are:
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