Biology:Eremothera refracta
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
| Eremothera refracta | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Onagraceae |
| Genus: | Eremothera |
| Species: | E. refracta
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| Eremothera refracta (S.Watson) W.L.Wagner & Hoch
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Eremothera refracta is a species of evening primrose known by the common name narrowleaf suncup. It is native to the southwestern United States, especially desert areas. It is an annual herb producing a hairy red or reddish green leafy stem up to about 45 centimeters in maximum height. The nodding inflorescence produces flowers with white petals a few millimeters long which turn reddish as they wither. The fruit is a straight or coiling capsule up to 5 centimeters long.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Eremothera refracta. |
Wikidata ☰ Q5385604 entry
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