Onagraceae

The Onagraceae are a family of flowering plants known as the willowherb family or evening primrose family. They include about 650 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees in 17 genera. The family is widespread, occurring on every continent from boreal to tropical regions.

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Gaura was a genus of flowering plants in the family Onagraceae, native to North America. The name was derived from Greek (gaûros) meaning "superb" and named in reference to the stature and floral display of some species in this genus. The genus included many species known commonly as beeblossoms. Genetic research showed that the genus was paraphyletic unless the monotypic genus Stenosiphon is included within Gaura, increasing the number of species in the genus to 22. Gaura is now a synonym of Oenothera, with the bulk of the Gaura taxa in genus Oenothera sect. Gaura .

Lopezia is a genus of plants of the family Onagraceae, largely restricted to Mexico and Central America.

Gongylocarpus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Onagraceae.

Eulobus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Onagraceae.

Neoholmgrenia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Onagraceae.

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Tetrapteron is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Onagraceae.

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Xylonagra arborea is a flowering plant endemic to the western side of the Baja California Peninsula. It is a bushy shrub distinguished by showy, scarlet flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds. It is the sole species in the genus Xylonagra, which belongs to the family Onagraceae.

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