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Evening Primrose

Oenothera biennis

Evening Primrose is a biennial weed but more likely a wildflower. It has 4 yellow petals and the seed pod is quite distinctive. It is one-eighth inch round and 1-2 inches long.

Photo of Evening Primrose

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Photo of Evening Primrose Flower

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Photo of Evening Primrose Seed Capsules

Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension