Red Rock Flowers

Red Rock Flowers

Taken in Red Rocks, Nevada, Spring 05, by J Kent. Probably an Evening Primrose.
lisae
on Dec 26, 2006 7:12 pm
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 254632

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klwagar

klwagar - Jul 25, 2007 8:34 pm - Voted 10/10

morning lily

I'm pretty sure these are oenothera caespitosa of the evening primrose family. Also known as tufted evening primrose. Flowers open in the evening hence the name. Often open for a second night where they take on a pinkish hue.(Wildflowers of Zion National Park -SL Welsh)

dmiki

dmiki - Jul 28, 2007 2:54 am - Hasn't voted

Re: morning lily

klwagar, thank you for the identification! Lisa, if your are satisfied with the information received, please detach your picture from the Unidentified flora and fauna album within the next week so that the album remain 'fresh'. Thanks.

lisae

lisae - Jul 26, 2007 6:32 pm - Hasn't voted

Thanks!

I will haul out the wildflower books and see if I can confirm your identification.

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