Candlestick
Oenothera biennis L.
Oenothera biennis, known as the common evening-primrose, is a flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Newfoundland to Alberta and extending south to Florida and Texas. The plant has been widely naturalized in temperate and subtropical regions around the world. Evening primrose oil is derived from this species.
Description
Oenothera biennis is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant found in various regions, including Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, and other parts of North America, as well as in Açores, Madeira, Portugal, and other locations. It belongs to the genus Oenothera and is part of the Onagraceae family. The plant is commonly referred to as candlestick and is known for its use in producing evening primrose oil.
Other common names
CandlestickCommon Evening PrimroseCommon Evening-PrimroseEvening PrimoseEvening-PrimroseGerman RampionGerman-RampionHoary Evening-PrimroseHoary EveningprimroseKing'S CureallKing'S-CureallLesser Evening PrimroseWild Evening-PrimroseYellow Evening-PrimroseEvening primrose
Distribution
Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Faial Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · TR · TW · RU · ZA · CL · IE · Belgium · Brussels-Capital Region · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain
Synonyms
Oenothera brevispicataOenothera brevicapsulaOenothera gauroidesOenothera tacikiiOenothera pratincolaOenothera flaeminginaOenothera ersteinensisOenothera furcaOenothera glabraOenothera editicaulisOenothera jueterbogensisOenothera graveolensOenothera grandifoliaOenothera indivisaOenothera inconspectaOenothera casimiriOenothera carinthiacaOenothera cambricaOenothera compactaOenothera communisOenothera chicaginensisOenothera beckeriOnagra europaeaOnagra mediaOenothera suaveolensOenothera stucchiiOenothera turoviensisOnosuris acuminataOnagra vulgarisOenothera paralamarckiana