Oenothera grandiflora

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

largeflower evening primrose

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

D-shaped

Size

  • Length 1.5–1.7 mm
  • Width 0.6–0.7 mm
  • Thickness 0.4–0.7 mm

Color

Brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

Strong ridges separate surfaces.

Identification notes

Ridges are wavy.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Oenothera grandiflora L'Hér. ex Aiton

 Oenothera grandiflora.  Seeds with wavy ridges.
Oenothera grandiflora. Seeds with wavy ridges.