| Oenothera rosea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Oenothera |
| Species: | O. rosea |
| Binomial name | |
| Oenothera rosea | |
Oenothera rosea, also known as rosy evening-primrose, [1] rose evening primrose, [2] pink evening primrose, or Rose of Mexico, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to the Americas but can also be found as an introduced species in several regions of the world. [3] It can spread quickly across yards and fields, and removal takes years of sustained effort. [4]
Oenothera rosea has flowers with less than 2.5 cm (0.98 in) diameter. The shade varies from pink to red. [5]
