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Oenothera (ēnəthĭr`ə): see evening primrose evening primrose, common name for the Onagraceae, a family of plants of worldwide distribution, most species of which grow as herbs in the temperate New World, and specifically for members of the genus Oenothera.
..... Click the link for more information. . Oenothera (evening primrose), a genus of plants of the family Onagraceae. The plants are usually herbs with alternate leaves. The flowers are four-parted, and the fruit is a capsule. There are about 200 American species, distributed primarily in temperate regions. Many species were imported to Eurasia and other continents. The USSR has five species, including the common evening primrose (O. biennis) and O. odorata. Some species are used for genetic research. H. de Vries developed his mutation theory on the basis of tests with O. lamarckiana (also known as O. erythrosepala). Many species and hybrids of Oenothera are ornamentals. Sometimes the genus is divided into several independent genera. For example, O. muricata and O. biennis, both of which are found in the USSR, are sometimes placed in the genus Onagra. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Lunawhite B INCI name: Oenothera Biennis (evening primrose) seed extract Suggested use levels: 2-3% Applications: Sun and after-sun products, daily skin care Comments: Aqueous extract of evening primrose seed contains six polyphenols having anti-aging (collagenase and elastase inhibition) and antioxidant functionality. Oenothera was smart at around ten furlongs, and three of her siblings - Breeders' Cup Turf winner Northern Spur, Great Marquess and Kneller - excelled over 12 furlongs or further. These warm-weather primroses are the Oenothera (pronounced ``ee-NOTH-er-a'') primroses, including the Mexican primrose (Oenothera Berlandieri) and the evening primrose (Oenothera Hookeri), which are native to Mexico, California and the Southwest. |
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