Pink evening primrose
Oenothera speciosa

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It grows 50 cm tall. The stems can be hairy. The leaves are alternate and hairy. They are 10 cm long by 4 cm wide. The shape varies. The edges have teeth or are wavy. The flowers are cup shaped and have 4 petals. They are pink. They are in the axils of the upper leaves.

There are about 125 Oenothera species. It can be invasive.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hartmannia speciosa (Nutt.) Small; Oenothera speciosa var. speciosa; Xylopleurum drummondii Spach; Xylopleurum nuttallii Spach; Xylopleurum obtusifolium Spach; Xylopleurum speciosum (Nutt.) Raim.;