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Oenothera sect. Leucocoryne
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Oenothera sect. Leucocoryne

Leucocoryne

Leucocoryne (glory-of-the-sun) is a genus of bulbous perennials in the family Amaryllidaceae. The foliage of all species is long and narrow and has an onion-like scent. The blue, white or lilac flowers are held in umbels.

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5 branches of this group, most-observed first

Fourwing Evening Primrose

speciesOenothera tetraptera

Kunth's Evening Primrose

speciesOenothera kunthiana

Oenothera dissecta

speciesOenothera dissecta

Oenothera luciae-julianiae

speciesOenothera luciae-julianiae

Oenothera orizabae

speciesOenothera orizabae

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