Bigfruit evening primrose

Oenothera macrocarpa

''Oenothera macrocarpa'' , the bigfruit evening primrose, Ozark sundrop or Missouri evening primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family Onagraceae, native to Mexico and the south-central United States, where it is found in calcareous prairies and limestone outcrops.
Oenothera macrocarpa Kruidtuin Lueven (botanical garden). Belgium,Geotagged,Oenothera macrocarpa,Spring

Appearance

This herbaceous perennial produces a red stem 6–12 in. in height. The large wide flowers are cup shaped, canary yellow and have a mild fragrance. They are produced in great numbers from early to mid summer. Leaves are dark green and lanceolate, and bunched along the trailing stem. The seed pods are 4-winged and 2 to 3 inch long.

Uses

The seed pods are often used in flower arrangements. This plant is also grown in gardens for its flowers. It is suitable as a groundcover in poor, stony soil which does not become waterlogged in winter, in full sun. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderMyrtales
FamilyOnagraceae
GenusOenothera
SpeciesO. macrocarpa
Photographed in
Belgium