Oenothera filiformis, the longflower beeblossom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to the central United States. An annual, biennial, or perennial, it can reach 12 ft (3.7 m) tall. It has simple leaves that are alternate in arrangement. Flowers have four petals that are white or pink to red in color.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Longflower Beeblossom 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.
Easily confused with
- Oenothera demareei
- Oenothera gaura
- Oenothera lindheimeri
- Oenothera filipes
- Oenothera simulans
- Oenothera coloradensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Myrtales
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Genus
- Oenothera
- Species
- Oenothera filiformis
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