Intermediate Evening-primrose

Intermediate Evening-primrose - Oenothera glazioviana x biennis = O. x fallax

Description

"Intermediate Evening-primrose is a stable derivative of Large-flowered Evening-primrose, O. glazioviana (female) and Common Evening-primrose, O. biennis (male). It is constant in appearance and can occur in absence of parents. Back-crosses can occur."(Stace 1995)

Similar Species

The Evening-primrose group is a difficult one, which is further complicated by hybridization. Where possible a specimen should be checked by an expert to confirm identification.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

The County Recorder has asked for a specimen of this plant to be retained for verification

Habitat

Prefers open, well-drained soil, but can grow on heavier, part-shaded ground.

When to see it

Flowers June to September.

Life History

Biennial.

UK Status

Widespread in England and Wales.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known. In the 1979 Flora survey of Leicestershire it was not recorded.

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