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Posted by dportney z6 NY (My Page) on

Tue, May 18, 04 at 21:43

Hi,
This plant looks like a large dandelion plant (the leaves). It has long stemmed thin buds that open as you watch them. They open at dusk. The flower is yellow. I appreciate any help you can give me. I will email anyone pictures who would like to confirm what it looks like.

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Posted by nightbloomer Z10 S.CA (My Page) on
Tue, May 25, 04 at 5:14

Sounds like Evening Primrose, but I would need the photo to be sure. Mike

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Posted by dportney z6 NY (My Page) on
Tue, May 25, 04 at 6:54

Here is a link with a picture of the moonflower. Notice the leaves.

Here is a link that might be useful: picture of the moonflower

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Posted by nightbloomer Z10 S.CA (My Page) on
Mon, May 31, 04 at 4:31

The flowers look like evening primrose, but I've never seen leaves of that type. I will research it further. Does it grow wild outside in your area?

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Posted by rjm710 z6 SE PA (My Page) on
Tue, Jun 8, 04 at 13:51

Could it be Hieracium, aka hawkweed? I believe the flowers open as you describe. Some species are invasive; be careful!

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Posted by Uccella 5 (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 27, 04 at 23:28

It's Oenothera triloba, Stemless Evening-Primrose!!
I finally widened my search to 'wildflowers' and finally nailed it at
http://2bnthewild.com/. A Google search for 'Oenothera triloba' brings up good pictures of our night bloomer! Whew!

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Posted by kasha77 7 (kathysuleski@yahoo.com) on
Fri, Aug 29, 08 at 22:38

Hi-
Anyone still have this little beauty? My mom gave me this before she passed away- then we had to move down South in the middle of winter, so I couldn't bring it down with me. I'd appreciate it if anyone would like to trade with me, or tell me where I can purchase it!
thank you so much!
kasha77

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Posted by flybabytina NY - Zone 6 (flybabytina@msn.com) on
Fri, Mar 27, 09 at 18:48

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! Below is my picture taken in 2004. I have since moved and my plant did not survive that move. I was not smart enough to harvest any seeds either. I have been looking for the name of this moonflower for 5 years now! Thank you so much!!!!

Here is a link that might be useful: My MoonFlower

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Posted by benflower NC7 (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 24, 09 at 17:04

Check out davesgarden.com-- I think there is someone there that has a plant or seeds for sale.

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