Oenothera cinerea explained

Oenothera cinerea, the woolly beeblossom or High Plains beeblossom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.^{[1] [2] [3]} It is native to the US states of Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and it has been introduced to New Jersey.^[4] A perennial subshrub capable of reaching, its flowers start out white and fade to pink.^[1]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

• Oenothera cinerea subsp. cinerea – entire range, introduced to New Jersey
• Oenothera cinerea subsp. parksii – southern Texas

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch . . 20 April 2023 . Plant Database . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 24 November 2023 . Woolly Beeblossom, High Plains Beeblossom, Woolly Gaura, High Plains Gaura.
2. Web site: Woolly Beeblossom - Scientific Name - Oenothera cinerea - Common Name - woolly beeblossom . . 24 November 2023.
3. Web site: Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L. Wagner & Hoch high-plains beeblossom . . 24 November 2023.
4. 77092899-1 . Oenothera cinerea (Wooton & Standl.) W.L.Wagner & Hoch . 24 November 2023.