Oenothera odorata

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Oenothera odorata

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Onagraceae
Genus: Oenothera
Species: O. odorata
Binomial name
Oenothera odorata

Oenothera odorata is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Oenothera and native to South America.[1]

Oenothera odorata grows to 60-90 cm (24-36 in) tall. It flowers in summer with yellow flowers which become red in time.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b "Botanica. The Illustrated AZ of over 10000 garden plants and how to cultivate them", p. 612. Könemann, 2004. ISBN 3-8331-1253-0