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Oenothera laciniata

Cuttingleaf evening-promise (Oenothera laciniata) is a native Florida landscape weed. One of the most common weeds in Florida, it can often be found in natural areas, landscapes, and gardens. This weed flowers from spring to fall with flowers opening in the late afternoon and closing with the morning sun.

  • Scientific Name: Oenothera laciniata
  • Common Name: Cuttingleaf evening-promise; Cut-leaf evening-promise
  • Seasonality: Cool
  • Soil Type: Wet to dry
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic
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