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Oenothera

evening primrose

Other common names
glade flower
silent love
see moresilent passion
suncups
sundrops
treasure vine
tree primrose
wild honeysuckle
Synonyms
Gaura
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Botanical details
Family
Onagraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Oenothera

Genus description

Oenothera can be annuals, biennials or perennials, upright or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves and bowl-shaped, white, yellow or pink flowers over a long period in summer

Name status

Correct

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