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ONAGRACEAE
Evening Primrose Family
Oenothera humifusa  (sea-beach evening-primrose)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Oenothera: wine-scented, pursuing wine; humifusa: prostrate, sprawling
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☐ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Dunes of the Delaware Bay and Atlantic coast-lines
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers attract a variety of moth species.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Species reaches its northern limit in southern New Jersey
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Beach and Dune Habitats (Grasslands)
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