Day 297: Oenothera biennis earns its common name from its habit of opening its blossoms in late afternoon, and it lends that name to the vibrant hue of yellow we know as "primrose." The flowers are short-lived, but not to worry. Many are borne on a single stalk as the unopened buds here attest. In the early hours of evening, a light and distinctive perfume arises from the plant, making it popular in the garden despite being known as a weed of open spaces.
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