Oenothera drummondii, the beach evening-primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.[2] It is native to Mexico and the southeastern United States, and it has been introduced to many locations around the world.[1] It is found on coastal dunes and other disturbed sandy areas at elevations below 400 m (1,300 ft).[3]

Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:[1]

  • Oenothera drummondii subsp. drummondii – Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, introduced worldwide
  • Oenothera drummondii subsp. thalassaphila (Brandegee) W.Dietr. & W.L.Wagner – southern Baja California
  • Habit
    Habit
  • Side view of flower and leaves
    Side view of flower and leaves
  • On a beach in Australia
    On a beach in Australia
  • Prostrate on a beach in Spain
    Prostrate on a beach in Spain
  • On an Israeli postage stamp
    On an Israeli postage stamp

References

  1. ^ a b c "Oenothera drummondii Hook". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Oenothera drummondii Hook". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  3. ^ "海滨月见草 hai bin yue jian cao". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2023. Retrieved 17 November 2023.