Onagraceae Collection

Oenothera grandiflora, evening primrose
Unnumbered drawing (Tab IV) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Fireweed or Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium)

Oenothera parviflora L. & Oenothera biennis L
Northern evening-primrose and common evening-primrose by John Miller, first published in Figures of the most beautiful, useful

Onagraceae - Evening Primrose
Onagraceae: the evening primrose tribe. Source: Illustrations of the natural orders of plants with groups and descriptions by Twining, Elizabeth, 1805-1889

Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium), Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium, July

Common evening primrose -Oenothera biennis-, Burgenland, Austria

Wildflower drifts on disused railway line, flowers include Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris) and Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) with blue pollen and yellow tipped stigma. Focus stacked

Trailing fuschsia (Fuchsia procumbens) cultivated in alpine house, Surrey, England, UK. Native to New Zealand

Brown banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) pollinating Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, September

Rivolis hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) nectaring on Fuchsia (Fuchsia sp) flower. Costa Rica

Arctic River beauty (Chamerion latifolium) flowering, Landmannalauger, Iceland, June

Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp. ) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp. ) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia sp.) and red Ludwigia (Ludwigia sp.) in a clear stream, Pantanal, Brazil. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium) with bees in flight, Triglav National Park, Slovenia, August 2009

Fireweed / Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium) in flower, Kuhmo, Finland, July 2009

Whitethroat (Sylvia communis) with insect prey, perched on Rosebay willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium), Perthshire, Scotland, UK, June

Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium), with Combine harvester harvesting Oats in the background, Haregill Lodge Farm, Ellingstring, North Yorkshire, England, UK, August

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying to feed on Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Male Common Redpoll (Acanthis flammea) perched on snow-covered dead stem of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), from which it will eat seeds, New York, USA

Fuchsia plant

Page 197. Epilobium glabellum, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670554 Page 197. Epilobium glabellum, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Pimpernel Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium alpinum) (colour litho)
2639063 Pimpernel Willowherb (Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium alpinum) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

rosemary-leaved willowherb (Epilobium rosmarinifolium, Epilobium Dodonaei) (colour litho)
2639061 rosemary-leaved willowherb (Epilobium rosmarinifolium, Epilobium Dodonaei) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chickweed Willowherb (Epilobium alsinefolium, Epilobium origanifolium) (colour litho)
2639062 Chickweed Willowherb (Epilobium alsinefolium, Epilobium origanifolium) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page 187. Epilobium glabellum, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670548 Page 187. Epilobium glabellum, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) flowering at dusk in garden, Surrey, England, UK. August

Large-flowered evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana). Bulls eye in centre of flower fluorescing in UV light guides pollinators to nectaries. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma) nectaring on Evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana) with proboscis extended. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK. August

Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium angustifolium) in flower, Kuhmo, Finland, July 2009

Autumnal foliage of Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) Kluane National Park, Yukon Territories, Canada, September

Black and White Illustration of double form Fuchsia flower head

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Fireweed flower detail, Alaska, USA
Close-up of fireweeds (Chamaenerion angustifolium) flowering plant growing in a field in Summer; Ruby, Interior Alaska, Alaska, United States of America

Fireweed blooms and the Mendenhall Towers and Glacier, Tongass Forest, SE Alaska, Alaska, USA
Vibrant fireweed blooms (Chamaenerion angustifolium) in a wildflower meadow creates a stunning foreground to the majestic Mendenhall Towers

Fireweed and sculpted blue iceberg in Bear Glacier Lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, USA
Fireweed (Chamaenerion angustifolium) and sculpted blue iceberg in Bear Glacier Lagoon, Kenai Fjords National Park; Alaska, United States of America

Bedstraw Hawk-Moth (Hyles gallii) caterpillar on Fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium)

Narrow-leaved sundrops -Oenothera fruticosa-, yellow flowers, Laval, Quebec Province, Canada

Godetia Grandiflora Sybil Sherwood
A close-up of the bright pink flowers of the Godetia (Farewell to Spring, Clarkia Amoena) Grandiflora Sybil Sherwood, a hardy annual of the Onagraceae family

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Single yellow flower of Oenothera speciosa Rosea, Evening Primrose, moth flying overhead

Illustration of Epilobium hirsutum (Great willowherb), stems of pink flowers

Evening Primrose in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

US, MT, Glacier NP. Many Glacier area. Vistas from Iceberg Lake trail. Fireweed foreground

Blooming Broad-leaved Willowherb -Epilobium montanum- near subalpine creek, St. Elias Mountains behind, Kluane National Park and Reserve, Yukon Territory, Canada

Fireweed or Great Willow-herb -Chamerion angustifolium-, national flower of Alaska, USA, North America

Fuchsia -Fuchsia-, Glencolumbkille, County Donegal, Ireland, Europe

Fuchsia -Fuchsia spec-, blossoms, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Common evening primrose -Oenothera biennis-, Burgenland, Austria

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"Onagraceae: A Family of Beautiful Blooms" The Onagraceae family, also known as the Evening Primrose family, is a diverse and captivating group of flowering plants. One member of this family is the Oenothera grandiflora, commonly referred to as evening primrose. With its vibrant yellow petals that open in the evening, it adds a touch of enchantment to any garden. Another notable member is the Fireweed or Rosebay Willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium). This tall and elegant plant showcases stunning pink-purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies with their sweet nectar and can be found gracing disused railway lines, creating wildflower drifts that are a sight to behold. In Austria's Burgenland region, you'll come across the Common evening primrose (Oenothera biennis), adding splashes of color against its green surroundings. Its delicate blooms serve as a reminder of nature's beauty in unexpected places. Traveling across continents to New Zealand, we find the majestic New Zealand tree fuchsia (Fuchsia excorticata) displaying blue pollen and yellow-tipped stigma. Cultivated in an alpine house in Surrey, England, the trailing fuschia (Fuchsia procumbens) offers a unique charm with its cascading branches adorned with dainty flowers. Nature's pollinators play an essential role in these ecosystems. The brown banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) diligently collects nectar from Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion), ensuring their survival while spreading pollen for future growth. Even hummingbirds cannot resist the allure blooms. The Rivolis hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) finds solace on Fuchsia flowers' welcoming petals—a delightful encounter between two magnificent creatures.