Species of flowering plant
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Oenothera caespitosa, known commonly as tufted evening primrose, desert evening primrose, rock-rose evening primrose, or fragrant evening primrose, is a perennial plant of the genus "Oenothera" native to much of western and central North America, in habitats such as talus slopes and sandy plains. It is normally night-blooming.
The plant is considered good for rock gardens. There are many subtaxa, referred to as subspecies or varieties.
Description.
"Oenothera caespitosa" grows to 10 centimeters (4 inches) tall. It produces a rosette of lobed or toothed leaves each up to long around a woody caudex. It has no stems, with flowers and leaves growing directly from the root crown. The four-petaled white flowers open at dusk and wilt the next morning, turning pink. The petals measure up to in width and length. A notch gives them a heart shape.
Ecology.
The plant is a larval host to the white-lined sphinx moth.
"Oenothera caespitosa" is dependent on hawkmoths, including the five-spotted hawkmoth ("Manduca quinquemaculata") for pollination.
Similar species.
"Oenothera deltoides" is very similar, with short stems and slightly smaller flowers.
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