Oenothera tetragona Roth

Locations ofOenothera tetragona Roth in Virginia

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Family
Onagraceae
Botanical Name
Oenothera tetragona Roth
Common Name
Sundrops
Synonym(s)
Oenothera fruticosa L. ssp. glauca (Michx.) Straley; Oenothera hybrida Michx.; Oenothera fruticosa var. hybrida (Michx.) Fern.
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Oenothera tetragona Roth
Comments
This species is closely related to O. fruticosa and most Virginia herbarium specimens are labelled "Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca." The map likely includes records for O. hybrida (O. tetragona var. hybrida [Michx.] Fern.), allegedly a Southern Blue Ridge endemic. It's worth noting that O. hybrida has been treated as a var. of both O. tetragona and O. fruticosa, again emphasizing the close taxonomic relationship of these species.
Habitat
Mesic to dry clearings, roadsides, wet meadows, mafic and calcareous fens. Frequent in the Piedmont and mountains (at lower elevations).
Native Status
Native

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