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.