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Search Term(s): Oenothera perennis   (1 record found)

ONAGRACEAE
Evening Primrose Family
Oenothera perennis  (little 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; perennis: perennial
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-July
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Fields, roadsides and wet meadows
State Status
Uncertain
Piedmont Status
Uncertain
Coastal Plain Status
Uncertain
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
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
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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