Oenothera drummondii
beach evening primrose
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
With permission of LDWF Natural Heritage Program
Family
Onagraceae
Leaf Attachment
petiole
Leaf Margin
entire, denticulate, lobed, repand
Leaf Type
simple
Leaf Shape
elliptic, oblanceolate, obovate
Growth Form
forb, shrub
Flower Color
white, yellow
Flower Month
March - November
Height (meters)
1.0
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
perennial
Animal Use
Attracts butterflies and is the larval host for many Lepidoptera species. Also a special value to native bees.
Habitat
Sandy beaches of entire Gulf coast.
Plant Uses
Useful for treating sore throat and eye diseases.