evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms
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evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms
Oenothera
Evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms are bright yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. They attract butterflies and bees, making gardens lively and colorful!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms display vibrant, cup-shaped flowers, most often bright yellow, but also pink or white. Their blooms typically open during the day or evening, sometimes with prominent stamens, making them visually distinct in meadows.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusOenothera
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Wow! Some evening primrose flowers can even change color as they get older!
Wow! Their seeds are pressed to make a special oil used for health supplements!
Wow! You can eat the roots, leaves, and seeds of many evening primrose plants!
Wow! You can find Oenothera species growing on every continent except Antarctica!
Special abilities
Ability
Nocturnal Navigator
Evening primroses can open their bright flowers at dusk, guiding night-flying moths with scent and color to their nectar.
Ability
Speedy Bloom
Some Oenothera species can unfurl their petals in minutes, quickly preparing for pollinators to visit.
Ability
Deep-Rooted Resilience
Many evening primroses have a strong taproot that helps them access water and nutrients in dry, poor soils.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-10 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer-fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
tobacco hornworm moth
Manduca sexta
Visits evening primroses at night.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen during the day.
eaten by
white-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer sometimes browse on the leaves.
eaten by
squash lady beetle
Epilachna borealis
Its leaves are a food source for beetles.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Night Blooming
Night blooming plants open their flowers after sunset, often to attract nocturnal pollinators with their scent and appearance.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
BeeblossomSundrop
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms?
30-150 cm
How wide does evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms?
2-10 cm
When does evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms bloom?
Summer-fall
Is evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms edible?
Yes
Is evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms toxic?
None
What is evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms's lifecycle?
Biennial
How is evening primroses, sundrops, and beeblossoms pollinated?
Insect
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