Family: Onagraceae
scarlet bee-blossom, scarlet gaura
[Gaura coccinea Nutt. ex Pursh, more...]
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Etymology: Gaura: from the Greek gauros, "proud," from the showy flowers of some ssp.
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Rare on dry sandy prairies and open sandy areas along railroads
Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
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from USDA Plants website
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