Oenothera clelandii

Characteristics
Dicots
Onagraceae
Oenothera
Oenothera clelandii W. Dietr., P. H. Raven & W. L. Wagner
Sand Evening Primrose; Clelands Evening Primrose; Sand Evening Prim Rose; Clelands Evening Prim Rose
forb
8
**
Not Native KY[SNR] (State Rank) G3G5 (Global Rank)
Anther Type
Dorsifixed
Armaments
No
Base Flower Color
Yellow
Duration
Biennial; 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
Placentation Type
Axillary; Parietal
Soil Composition
Mineral
Unconsolidated Rock
Yes
Unconsolidated Size Class
Sand
Woody Herbaceous
Herbaceous
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** Not applicable or data not available.
Classification
Myrtales
Oenothera
Oenothera clelandii W. Dietr., P. H. Raven & W. L. Wagner - Sand Evening Primrose; Clelands Evening Primrose; Sand Evening Prim Rose; Clelands Evening Prim Rose
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 clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size
Oenothera clelandii - 19
Oenothera clelandii - Theo Witsell View Full Size