Oenothera caespitosa
| Oenothera caespitosa | |
|---|---|
| Oenothera caespitosa var. marginata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Oenothera |
| Species: | O. caespitosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Oenothera caespitosa | |
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.