Oenothera stricta explained

Oenothera stricta, the fragrant evening primrose (a name it shares with other members of its genus), is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.^[1] It is native to the Desventurados Islands, Chile, and southern Argentina, and it has been introduced to many locations around the world.^[2] The unimproved species is available from commercial suppliers, as is a cultivar, 'Sulphurea'.^{[1] [3]} The Royal Horticultural Society considers both to be good plants to attract pollinators.^{[1] [3]}

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

• Oenothera stricta subsp. altissima – southern Argentina
• Oenothera stricta subsp. stricta – Desventurados Islands, Chile, introduced worldwide

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oenothera stricta fragrant evening primrose . 2023 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 3 December 2023 . Synonyms; Oenothera odorata misapplied ... 2 suppliers .
2. 614101-1 . Oenothera stricta Ledeb. ex Link . 3 December 2023 .
3. Web site: Oenothera stricta 'Sulphurea' evening primrose 'Sulphurea' . 2023 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 3 December 2023 . Synonyms; Oenothera odorata 'Sulphurea', Oenothera odorata 'Cream' ... 9 suppliers .