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Birdcage evening primrose because its branches dry out and turn upward after blooming (see photo). Wind blows this orb-like "birdcage" across the ground, and it drops seeds as it tumbles.

Desert lantern because its large, white flowers are open only at night and are visible in darkness to its pollinators, principally moths.

Dune primrose because it favors well-drained soils such as desert sand dunes. 

The map shows the Oenothera deltoides distribution across the state. Each plant location (blue dot) comes from aggregated datasets from thousands of sources. This work is performed by Calflora, an independent nonprofit.

The plant distribution above for the "parent" Oenothera deltoides includes its subspecies "children."

Each "child" has its own distribution map; click on links below to see them.

Oenothera deltoides ssp. cognata

Oenothera deltoides ssp. deltoides

Oenothera deltoides var. howellii

Oenothera deltoides ssp. piperi

Quiz: What other genus in this family is beloved for its many showy pink-flowered annual species and is often included in California wildflower mixes? Reply to this email with your response!

Extra credit: include a relevant Calflora link (URL) in your response!

Top "birdcage" photo by Zoya Akulova, lower blooming photo by Matt Berger

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