Status: Native
Synonyms:
By var., see Allred
Oenothera caespitosa is very common in dry lower to middle elevation plains and hillsides. It has
large white petals that turn pink with age. The anthers aer large and the stigma stands well above them
and is 4 parted. The leaves are crenate to lobed and gray green. The plants are acaulescent (have no stem.)
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Oenothera caespitosa, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., FR 828, Apr. 11, 2007
Oenothera caespitosa, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Rt. 180 near Pleasonton, Apr. 19, 2008
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