Etymology: Gaura: from the Greek gauros, "proud," from the showy flowers of some ssp.
Plants: annual/biennial, to 6' tall forb
Flowers: 4-parted; blooms May-Sept.
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"