Evening Primrose Family

California Fuchsia

Aug-Nov

Rocky Sunny Slopes

Onagraceae

Epilobium canum

"Greek referring to inferior ovary"

"White, gray, ash colored referring to foliage"

This plant is a major bright spot of late summer and fall. The small woody plants prefer sunny rocky slopes. The bright red flowers can be almost 2 inches long. It is a favorite humming bird food source. Look along the road up to the park and Springs Trail.

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