Oenothera villosa, the hairy evening primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.[2] It is native to nearly all of the United States (except Hawaii, Alaska, Louisiana, Florida, and South Carolina), and to all Canadian provinces and the Northwest Territories. It has been introduced to cool and cold-temperate regions worldwide.[1] An erect biennial reaching 6 ft (1.8 m), it is typically found in open areas and disturbed situations.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Oenothera |
| Species: | O. villosa
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Subtaxa
editThe following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Oenothera villosa subsp. strigosa (Rydb.) W.Dietr. & P.H.Raven – western and central North America, and introduced to central Europe
- Oenothera villosa subsp. villosa – central and eastern North America, and introduced worldwide
References
edit- ^ a b c "Oenothera villosa Thunb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ a b Marcus, Joseph A. (20 April 2023). "Oenothera villosa". Plant Database. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
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