Oenothera argillicola

Species category

Flower, Weed

Common name

shale barren 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

Irregularly triangular

Size

  • Length 1.5–1.9 mm
  • Width 0.7–1.1 mm
  • Thickness 0.7–1.1 mm

Color

Dark brown

Texture

Rough

Other structures

Strong ridge where flat surfaces meet.

Identification notes

Often the surfaces are rounded.

Noxious weed seed categories

State Noxious Weed: Hawaii

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Onagraceae

Valid name

Oenothera argillicola Mack.

Synonyms

Oenothera argillicola var. pubescens Mack.

 Oenothera argillicola.  Seeds with strong ridges where flat surfaces meet.
Oenothera argillicola. Seeds with strong ridges where flat surfaces meet.