Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis )

Family: Evening-primrose Family (Onagraceae)

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Origin: Introduced from Europe

Historic First Bloom Seen: June 21*

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Interesting Facts: This field-flower occurs in the meadow area of the preserve, and rarely to never seen in the deep woodlands. The plants coincide their blooms with the emergence of the Hawk Moth which is the plants primary pollinator.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.