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Oenothera sinuosa

Species category

Weed

Common name

wavyleaf beeblossom

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

CapsuleCapsule:
A dry, dehiscent fruit derived from a compound ovary.

Shape

Linearly spatulateSpatulate:
Having a narrow base and rounded apex. Pear-shaped.

Size

  • Length 13 mm 
  • Width 3 mm 
  • Thickness 3 mm 

Color

Light brown 

Texture

Smooth 

Other structures

Four longitudinal ridges have sharp edges.

Identification notes

CapsuleCapsule:
A dry, dehiscent fruit derived from a compound ovary.
 long and narrow. Outer edges of the ridges are sharp and form the corners of a square in cross section. The scar is oblique at the base.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: California, Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Oenothera sinuosa W.L. Wagner & Hoch

Synonyms

Gaura sinuata Nutt. ex Ser.

Oenothera sinuosa. Long and narrow capsules with four longitudinal ridges with sharp edges.
Oenothera sinuosa. Long and narrow capsules with four longitudinal ridges with sharp edges.