Seabeach Evening-primrose

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Oenothera humifusa

Seabeach Evening-primrose, a reference photo
Photo: Claire Herzog · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Oenothera humifusa, the seabeach evening primrose or spreading evening primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to the beaches of Bermuda and the eastern United States from Louisiana to New Jersey, and it has been introduced to Cuba. It is a decumbent perennial.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Seabeach Evening-primrose being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Family
Onagraceae
Species
Oenothera humifusa

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