Oenothera rosea | |
---|---|
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Onagraceae |
Genus: | Oenothera |
Species: | O. rosea |
Binomial name | |
Oenothera rosea L'Hér. ex Aiton |
Oenothera rosea, also known as rosy evening-primrose,rose evening primrose,pink evening primrose, or Rose of Mexico, is a plant belonging to the genus Oenothera and native to northern Mexico and Texas.
Oenothera rosea has flowers with less than 2.5 cm (0.98 in) diameter. The shade varies from pink to red.