Oenothera neomexicana

A relatively diffuse, branched plant (compared to other Oenothera) of moist canyons, similar to O. pallida ssp. trichocalyx, which has shorter branches, more deeply pinnatifid leaves, and a prominent, persistent basal rosette.

A flower on the upper part of the Pine Tree Trail at Aguirre Springs on the northeast side of the Organ Mts., 17 Sep 2007.

Side view of a flower on the upper part of the Pine Tree Trail, 17 Sep 2007.

Flower buds & upper cauline leaves above Aguirre Springs, 17 Sep 2007.

A middle cauline leaves on the northeast side of the Organ Mts., 17 Sep 2007.