Key Identification Features
- The distinctive flowers range in color from lavender to light purple; they have four lobes that are fused at the base.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Onagraceae
Onagraceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 237 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Onagraceae Species
Clarkia speciosa F.H. & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia speciosa F.H. & M.E.Lewis
Clarkia speciosa, or redspot clarkia, is an evening primrose species endemic to …
Epilobium alpestre (Jacq.) Krock.
Epilobium alpestre (Jacq.) Krock.
Epilobium alpestre is a perennial herb native to Central/Southern Europe and Wes…
Ludwigia pilosa Walter
Ludwigia pilosa Walter
Ludwigia pilosa Walter, or hairy primrose-willow, is a perennial aquatic plant f…
Camissonia pusilla P.H.Raven
Camissonia pusilla P.H.Raven
Camissonia pusilla, or little wiry suncup, is a small annual evening primrose na…
Epilobium amurense Hausskn.
Epilobium amurense Hausskn.
Only Epilobium amurense subsp. amurense occurs in the Pan - Himalaya region, whi…
Chylismia brevipes Small
Chylismia brevipes Small
Chylismia brevipes, also called Mojave suncup, is a hairy yellow-flowered annual…
Chylismia heterochroma Small
Chylismia heterochroma Small
Shockley's evening primrose (Chylismia heterochroma) is an annual evening primro…
Oenothera fruticosa L.
Oenothera fruticosa L.
Oenothera fruticosa is a perennial North American wildflower with historical med…
Clarkia pulchella Pursh
Clarkia pulchella Pursh
Clarkia pulchella Pursh is an herbaceous perennial type species of Clarkia nativ…
Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) P.H.Raven
Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) P.H.Raven
Ludwigia peploides is a perennial herbaceous wetland plant with high invasive po…
Ludwigia repens J.R.Forst.
Ludwigia repens J.R.Forst.
Ludwigia repens is an evening primrose family aquatic plant, native to the Ameri…
Epilobium palustre L.
Epilobium palustre L.
Epilobium palustre L. is a hairy perennial flowering herb with morphological div…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Onagraceae?
Onagraceae plants belong to the Myrtales order in the Plantae kingdom. The distinctive flowers range in color from lavender to light purple; they have four lobes that are fused at the base. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Onagraceae?
Onagraceae is classified in the order Myrtales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 237 accepted species worldwide.
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