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Pale Evening Primrose
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Pale Evening Primrose
Oenothera pallida
The Pale Evening Primrose is a beautiful flower that blooms in the evening. Its soft yellow petals open up at night and close in the morning, making it a special sight to see as the sun sets.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Pale Evening Primrose has delicate white to pinkish-white flowers that open in the evening. Its broad, often crinkled petals contrast with bright yellow stamens, making it look different from many daytime blooms. The plant forms a low clump of green, lance-shaped leaves.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusOenothera
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its delicate petals glow subtly under moonlight, guiding night-flying insects to its nectar!
Its seeds contain an oil rich in nutrients, valued by humans for centuries!
Native American tribes traditionally used parts of this plant for various purposes.
Though called "evening," some flowers can stay open well into the morning sun.
Special abilities
Ability
Moon Bloom
Pale Evening Primrose can open its flowers precisely at dusk to attract special nighttime pollinators.
Ability
Color Shifter
Pale Evening Primrose flowers change from white to a pinkish-red as they age, signaling to pollinators.
Ability
Deep Drinker
Pale Evening Primrose has a long taproot that helps it find water deep underground to survive dry spells.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 15-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
White-lined Sphinx Moth
Hyles lineata
Its long proboscis reaches deep nectar.
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects pollen and nectar in morning.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
Browses on leaves and young stems.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Night Blooming
Night blooming plants open their flowers after sunset, often to attract nocturnal pollinators with their scent and appearance.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Pale Evening Primrose?
10-50 cm
How wide does Pale Evening Primrose spread?
15-45 cm
How big are the flowers on Pale Evening Primrose?
2-5 cm
When does Pale Evening Primrose bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Pale Evening Primrose edible?
Yes
Is Pale Evening Primrose toxic?
None
What is Pale Evening Primrose's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Pale Evening Primrose pollinated?
Insect
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