Oenothera
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- noun
- /ˌiːnoʊˈθɪərə/
- Specialized
- 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
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A plant from south central United States with large yellow flowers that open in the evening
- 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
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.