Oenothera suffrutescens
(Scarlet Gaura)
Oenothera suffrutescens, River Bend Camping Area, San Angelo State Park, Tom Green Co. 5731
Oenothera suffrutescens, Hwy 118 north of Alpine, Brewster Co. 5454/5473
Oenothera suffrutescens, Hwy 118 north of Alpine, Brewster Co. 5410/5418
Oenothera suffrutescens, Ernst Tinaja, Big Bend National Park 4688
Oenothera suffrutescens, Along US 385, North of Marathon, Brewster Co. 4572
Oenothera suffrutescens, Hwy 118 north of Alpine, Brewster Co. 5422
Oenothera suffrutescens, Along US 385, North of Marathon, Brewster Co. 4539
Oenothera suffrutescens, Along US 385, North of Marathon, Brewster Co. 4575
| Scientific Name | Oenothera suffrutescens (Gaura coccinea) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | OESU3 |
| Common Name | Scarlet Gaura, Scarlet Beeblossom | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 836008 |
| Family | Onagraceae (Evening Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Sandy and calcareous soils in prairies, disturbed areas and a variety of environments; widespread in Texas. Plant: Erect, somewhat hairy multi-stemmed perennial, up to 40 inches tall. Leaves: Alternate, stalkless, narrow, linear to linear-oblanceolate leaves, 1/2 to 2-1/2 inches long, crowded along the stems; margins entire to somewhat dentate. Inflorescence: Densely-flowered terminal spike 2 to 6 inches long elongating with age, often lax or nodding at the tip; small flowers about 5/8-inch across; 4 sepals less than 1/4 to 3/8-inch long; 4 short, white to pink petals 1/4-inch long becoming red to dark-red with age; 8 stamens with long white filaments and red anthers. Bloom Period: April to July. References: Gaura coccinea in "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, "Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country" by Marshall Enquist and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi; SEINet. |
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Texas Status: Native |
Banner photo of Castilleja indivisa and Lupinus ssp. taken along FM 1323 north of Johnson City, Blanco County
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