Oenothera pilosella


Scientific Name:Oenothera pilosella
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Family:Onagraceae
Common Name:Prairie Sundrops
Authority: Raf.
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C Value:6
Wetness:FACU-
# of Species in  
Genus in Illinois:
12
Duration:Perennial
Reproduction:Monoecious
Flower Type:Perfect
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Flower Color:Yellow
Growth Habit:Forb
Leaf Arrangement:Alternate
Leaf Type:Simple
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Leaf Margin:Entire
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Distribution:BONAP Distribution Map
Status (State):Not Listed
Status (Federal):Not Listed
ID Tips:
Gee Whiz:The "O" is silent so it's pronounced "E-noth-era."
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More Info:Illinois Wildflowers Search