Oenothera
- noun
- /ˌiːnoʊˈθɪərə/
- Specialized
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Oenothera
- The Oenothera blossoms open at dusk and attract night-flying pollinators.
Examples
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The Oenothera plant blooms beautifully at dusk.
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Researchers studied the genetic diversity within several species of Oenothera.
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Gardeners often plant Oenothera for its showy yellow flowers that bloom in the evening.
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Many gardeners love Oenothera for its night-blooming flowers.
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The garden was filled with beautiful oenotheras, which bloomed in the evening light.
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Many people enjoy the fragrance of oenotheras as they open their petals at night.
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In my botanical collection, I have several oenotheras that attract nighttime pollinators.
Synonyms
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A plant with yellow flowers that open in the evening
Compounds
- Specialized
A tall plant that lives for two years and has yellow flowers that open in the evening
- Specialized
A North American plant with yellow flowers that bloom during the day
- Specialized
A plant from south central United States with large yellow flowers that open in the evening
Surface Forms
Etymology
Oenothera comes from an old Greek name often linked to oinos ('wine'), so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a sweet, wine-scented flower that opens in the evening. That's why Oenothera is the name for evening primroses, herbs whose flowers usually open at night.