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Oenothera curtiflora

Lizard-tail, Velvet-leaf Gaura

Oenothera curtiflora
Oenothera curtiflora

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: valleys
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: alternate or basal
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: oblanceolate or obovate or lanceolate
leaf surface3: smooth
leaf margin3: toothed
Flower color2: pink or magenta
Flowering period2: Apr. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Onagraceae (evening primrose family)
Synonym(s)1: Gaura parviflora
Status: locally common
Locations where collected or observed:
      Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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