oenothera

British  

/ ˌiːnəˈθɪərə /

noun

1. any plant of the large taxonomically complicated American genus Oenothera, typically having yellow flowers that open in the evening: family Onagraceae See evening primrose

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Etymology

Origin of oenothera

C20: from Greek oinothēras , ?from onothēras a plant whose roots smell of wine

Example Sentences

For her thesis, Hajar studied seed-dispersal strategies of Oenothera deltoides, the bird-cage plant of Californian deserts.

From Nature

Lindheimer’s Beeblossom, Oenothera lindheimeri: A food source for birds and pollinators.

From Los Angeles Times

Oenothera fruticosa seed: Specialty Perennials, 952-432-8673, hardyplants.com.

From New York Times

Oenothera odorata: hardy, 2 to 3 ft., yellow; fragrant.

From Project Gutenberg

Oenothera.—The genus of the Evening Primrose, consisting of showy species, all of which grow and blossom freely in rich deep soils.

From Project Gutenberg