Onagraceae Family

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Oenothera Fruticosa

Description Oenothera Fruticosa, commonly known as sundrops, is a flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This native North American plant is a perennial that grows to be anywhere from 1-3 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Sundrops bloom in the summer months and produce yellow, four-petaled flowers that are approximately two inches in diameter. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
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Oenothera Speciosa

Description Oenothera Speciosa, commonly known as the Pink Evening Primrose or Showy Evening Primrose, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and is known for its delicate pink blooms that open in the evening and close the next day. This plant is highly valued for its ornamental features, and it…
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Circaea

Description Circaea is a genus of plants that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It consists of about 15 species of annual or perennial herbs that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. The name “Circaea” comes from Circe, a Greek goddess who was known for her magic powers. These plants are also known as enchanter’s nightshade because of their ability to…
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Circaea Canadensis

Description Circaea Canadensis, commonly known as Enchanter’s nightshade, is a species of herbaceous plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to eastern and central North America, including parts of Canada and the United States. Enchanter’s nightshade is a perennial plant that grows up to 60 cm tall and spreads through rhizomes. It produces small pink or white…
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Clarkia Speciosa

Description Clarkia Speciosa, also known as the desert clarkia, is a beautiful annual plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to California and is commonly found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts. The plant grows up to 2 feet in height and has slender, erect stems with narrow leaves. The flowers are showy and come in shades…
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Epilobium Platystigmatosum

Description Epilobium Platystigmatosum, commonly known as the Broadstem Willowherb, is a beautiful flowering plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. This plant is native to North America and can grow up to 3 feet tall. The Broadstem Willowherb has several medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as diarrhea, menstrual cramps, and sore throats. Taxonomic Information Domain…
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Epilobium Ciliatum

Description Epilobium Ciliatum, also known as Fringed Willowherb, is a plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in several states, including California, Oregon, and Washington.This plant has purple flowers that bloom in the summer and fall. The leaves are narrow and lance-shaped, with toothed edges. Epilobium Ciliatum can grow up…
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Epilobium Crassum

Description Epilobium Crassum is a beautiful plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in many parts of the United States and Canada. This plant is commonly known as the “dense willowherb” because of its dense, willowy leaves. Epilobium Crassum is a perennial herb that can grow up to 3 feet…
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Epilobium Pernitens

Description Epilobium Pernitens, also known as the Snowy River Willowherb, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to southeastern Australia and grows in wet areas such as swamps, bogs, and riverbanks. The plant can grow up to 1.5 meters tall and has stems that are covered in fine hairs. The leaves are long…
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Epilobium Angustum

Description Epilobium Angustum, also known as Narrowleaf Willowherb, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Onagraceae family. It is native to North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, forests, and disturbed areas.The plant has a slender and erect stem that can grow up to 3 feet tall. It is covered with soft hairs and…
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