Oenothera villosa explained

Oenothera villosa, the hairy evening primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.^[1] It is native to nearly all of the United States (except Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina), and to all Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories. It has been introduced to cool and cold-temperate regions worldwide.^[2] An erect biennial reaching, it is typically found in open areas and disturbed situations.^[1]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

• Oenothera villosa subsp. strigosa – western and central North America, and introduced to central Europe
• Oenothera villosa subsp. villosa – central and eastern North America, and introduced worldwide

Notes and References

1. Web site: Oenothera villosa . Marcus . Joseph A. . 20 April 2023 . Plant Database . Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center . 4 December 2023 .
2. 317816-2 . Oenothera villosa Thunb. . 4 December 2023 .