Oenothera odorata Jacq.
Fully hardy, erect, rosette-forming perennial with somewhat crinkled leaves, red-tinged stems and fragrant yellow flowers opening at night, turning red as they age, in summer. To 90cm. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘First raised in Europe in 1790, from seeds collected in Patagonia, which came into the hands of Sir Joseph Banks by purchase, and were through him, communicated to Jacquin, who first published a figure of our plant in his Icones plantarum rariorum.’ [BM t.2403/1823]. BR f.147/1816.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [H.167/1845].
Notes
Oenothera odorata Hook. & Arn. (1839) = Oenothera biennis L. [See Oenothera biennis L. var. grandiflora (L’Hér.) Lindl.].
Published Oct 12, 2009 - 03:42 PM | Last updated Jul 28, 2010 - 03:36 PM
Oenothera odorata Jacq. | BM t.2403/1823 | BHL
| Family | Onagraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Chile |
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| Common Name | Fragrant evening primrose |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Oenothera odorata |
| Confidence level | high |