evening primrose
plant
any of various species of herbaceous plants of the genus Oenothera, of the family Onagraceae, noted for their showy flowers. The name is especially applied to O. biennis (see photograph-->), which occurs widely throughout North America and has been introduced into Europe. The true primrose belongs to the family Primulaceae.O. biennis is a biennial that grows 90–150 cm (3–5 feet) tall. The leaves are alternate. The flowers are yellow and 2–5 cm (0.75–2 inches) across. It has been grown by geneticists to determine certain principles of heredity.
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