Taxon Report

Oenothera longissima Rydb.

long-stem evening-primrose

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Taxon Summary

Oenothera longissima, commonly known as long-stem evening-primrose, is a annual/perennial herb in the Onagraceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Mojavean desert scrub, and Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1000 to 1700 meters. Oenothera longissima is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.


  Classification

Scientific Name:
Oenothera longissima Rydb.
Common Name:
long-stem evening-primrose
Family: Onagraceae
Element Code: PDONA0C0T0
USDA Plants Symbol: OELO
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: annual/perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jul-Sep Jul-Sep
Elevation: 1000-1700 (3280-5580)
General Habitats: Mojavean desert scrub, Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat: Mesic (sometimes)
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2
Global Rank: G4
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status:
CRPR Changes:
  • changed from 2.2 to 2B.2 on 2013-06-12
  • added to 2.2 on 2006-12-27

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 4
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 4
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
Inyo (INY), San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Bighorn Basin (3411576), Deep Springs Lake (3711831), Fountain Peak (3411585), Ivanpah (3511533)

Notes

Known in California from only Inyo and San Bernardino Counties. See Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 40: 65 (1913) for original description.
Threats:
Taxonomy:

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2006-12-27
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 5 February 2025].