Plant: Perennial erect up to 3 1/2 feet high.
Found in moist places
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Flowers: Solitary in the leaf axils, 5/16 inch across.
White to pink aging red
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Seed: Slender seed capsule 1 -
1/2 to 2 - 1/4 inches long
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Leaf: Alternate on stems, finely serrate 1 - 1/4 to 2 - 1/2
inches long with short stem. Upper leaves smaller and slightly
woolly.
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Flowering period: |
June to October
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Use by Indians: |
None |
Can be found here: |
Upper Back Bay Drive, Indian Springs Drainage
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Native Plant: Yes |
Halophyte: No |
Family Name: Evening Primrose
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Date: 8/28/2004
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