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Evening Primrose (Onagraceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Evening Primrose (Onagraceae)

Gaura biennis (Biennial Gaura)
This specimen of Biennial Gaura shows darkish pink flowers and leaves that have turned red. This species grows mostly east of the Mississippi River in dry and rocky prairies and disturbed areas. It flowers from late spring to fall.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 94645

<i>Gaura biennis</i> (Biennial Gaura)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Evening Primrose (Onagraceae)

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