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Oenothera speciosa is a species in the evening primrose family known by several common names, including pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and buttercups (not to be confused with true buttercups in the genus Ranunculus).
The primrose moth (Schinia florida) is a common consumer of Oenothera biennis. The adults lay eggs on the flower, and the emerging caterpillars feed on the plant. Pink wing tips reveal Schinia florida in the flower of the evening primrose. Primrose moth, Schinia florida, on an evening primrose, petals have been removed to reveal the insect.
Oenothera rosea, also known as rosy evening-primrose, [1] rose evening primrose, [2] pink evening primrose, or Rose of Mexico, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to the Americas but can also be found as an introduced species in several regions of the world.
The problematic species of evening primrose is pink or white with pinkish tones, says McKelvey. Many other less aggressive species are yellow or white and do not have pink coloring.
The flowers of many species open in the evening, hence the name "evening primrose". They may open in under a minute. Most species have yellow flowers, but some have white, purple, pink, or red. Most native desert species are white. Oenothera caespitosa, a species of western North America, produces white flowers that turn pink with age. [5]
Oenothera glazioviana Micheli – red-sepal evening primrose (North America) [67] Oenothera grandiflora L'Hér. – large-flower evening primrose (eastern North America) Oenothera jamesii Torr. & A.Gray – trumpet evening primrose (Mexico, KS, OK, TX) [68] Oenothera longissima Rydb. – long-stem evening primrose (southwestern North America)
The Onagraceae are a family of flowering plants known as the willowherb family or evening primrose family. They include about 650 species of herbs , shrubs , and trees [ 4 ] in 17 genera. [ 5 ] The family is widespread, occurring on every continent from boreal to tropical regions.
Oenothera pallida, the pale evening-primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. [2] It is native to British Columbia, the western United States, and northern Mexico. [ 1 ] Flowers start out white and fade to pink.