Oenothera coloradensis subsp. neomexicana (Wooton) W.L. Wagner & Hoch
New Mexico beeblossom
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Rosidae Roses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
Order Myrtales Includes myrtles, leadwoods, loosestrifes, pomegranates, evening primroses, many others
Family Onagraceae Willowherb/evening primrose family
Genus Oenothera Derivation uncertain: 1. Greek ονος θηρας (onos theras), or “donkey catcher.” 2. Or οινος θηρας (oinos theras), “wine seeker.” 3. Or Latin oenothera, “a plant whose juices may cause sleep”
Species coloradensis
subsp. neomexicana
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Oenothera coloradensis subsp. neomexicana description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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8/26/2014 · Rt. 53, El Malpais Nat. Monument, El Caldaron Area, El Malpais, New Mexico
8/26/2014 · Rt. 53, El Malpais Nat. Monument, El Caldaron Area, El Malpais, New Mexico
