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evening primrosenoun
any of several plants of the family Onagraceae
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evening primrosenoun
Various flowering plants of the genus Oenothera, in the family Onagraceae, especially the common evening primrose, Oenothera biennis.
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evening primrose
Oenothera is a genus of about 145 species of herbaceous flowering plants native to the Americas. It is the type genus of the family Onagraceae. Common names include evening primrose, suncups, and sundrops. They are not closely related to the true primroses (genus Primula).
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evening primrose
Evening primrose is a type of plant, also known by its scientific name "oenothera", that is native to the Americas. They are notable for their beautiful yellow flowers that typically bloom in the evening, hence the name. This plant's seeds are known to be high in fatty acids and have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The evening primrose is also cultivated for ornamental purposes.
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Evening Primrose
Evening Primrose is a musical with a book by James Goldman and lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim. It is based on a John Collier short story published in the 1951 collection Fancies and Goodnights. Written originally for television, the musical focuses on a poet who takes refuge from the world by hiding out in a department store after closing. He meets a community of night people who live in the store and falls in love with a beautiful young girl named Ella. Bizarre complications arise when the leader of the group forbids their relationship.
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evening primrose
Read the full text of the Evening Primrose poem by John Clare on the Poetry.com website.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of evening primrose in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of evening primrose in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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