Oenothera macrocarpa

Characteristics
Dicots
Onagraceae
Oenothera
Oenothera macrocarpa Nutt. ssp. macrocarpa
Big Fruit Evening Primrose
forb
7
**
Native TN[S2] (State Rank) G5T5? (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Dorsifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Yellow
Duration
Perennial
Fruit Dehiscence
need more information
Fruit Type
Capsule
Fruit Wet/Dry
Dry
General Ecology
Terrestrial
Growth Habit
forb
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Leaf Complexity
simple
Leaf Duration
deciduous
Leaf Fragrance
No
Leaflet Number
0
Moisture Requirements
Xeric
Ovary Position
Inferior
Overall Flower Symmetry
Actinomorphic
Parent Rock
Calcareous; Limestone
Placentation Type
Axillary; Parietal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Soil pH
Alkaline
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Myrtales
Oenothera
Oenothera macrocarpa Nutt. ssp. macrocarpa - Big Fruit Evening Primrose
Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Ecoregions
  • Southeastern Plains
    • Blackland Prarie
  • Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Ridge and Valley
  • Cumberland Plateau
  • Cumberland Mountains
  • Allegheny Plateau
  • Interior Plateau
    • Bluegrass Region
    • Nashville Basin
    • Pennyroyal Karst Plain
    • Western Highland Rim
    • Eastern Highland Rim
  • Interior River Valleys and Hills
    • Shawnee / Caseyville Hills
  • Mississippi Alluvial Plain
  • Mississippi Valley Loess Plains
Synonyms
Specimens and Distribution

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Range of years during which specimens were collected:

Plant Photos
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 3
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 3
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Ashley B. Morris View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 13
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 13
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 13
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 13
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Dwayne Estes View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 20
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 20
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Milo Pyne View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 18
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Sunny Fleming View Full Size
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - 19
Oenothera macrocarpa ssp. macrocarpa - Theo Witsell View Full Size