Order: Myrtales
Family:Onagraceae
Genus: Oenothera
Species: O. biennis
Characteristics
most often one central stem (light green or red with white hairs) with alternate olive green leaves. Leaves are very narrow and can be 8" long. Lanceolate and resemble willow leaves.
flower - yellow flower at the end of major stems. 4 peteal, open from night to early morning.
seeds-long seedpods
Adaptations: seeds are still viable 70 years if in soil
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