OENOTHERA 



(From oinolhera, "wine-trap," the Greek name for the plant, oinos, wine, and thtran, to catch. The edible root wii u 

 as a relish with the wine after dinner) 



Onairacea 



149. (Enothera missouriensis {(E. macrocdrpa; Megapterium 

 missouriense) 



English Names: Evening primrose, Sundrops. 



MISSOURI AND NEBRASKA TO TEXAS 



JUNE TO EARLY AUGUST 



VERY large, fragrant, bright yellow flowers, three to five inches across, 

 profusely borne on trailing stems which ascend to a height of six to 

 twelve inches. Leaves thick and narrow, sometimes five inches long; 

 persistent. Excellent for 

 the front of the herba- 

 ceous border or for the 

 rock garden. 



A perfectly hardy 

 perennial of easy culture 

 in any light soil, in sun or 

 half-shade. Does well in 

 dry places in full sun. 



Propagate by cuttings 

 or by division. 



