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Oenothera laciniata

Basic information
Scientific name Oenothera laciniata

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Common names Cutleaf eveveningprimerose
Higher taxon Onagraceae, Myrtales, Magnoliopsida, Magnoliophyta
Natural range North America.
Habitat Natural beach, crop field, some kind of farm area, rice field, sandy place, vacancy, waterfront.
Invasion information
Range in Japan Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu Range in Japan
Origin Unknown.
Date Around 1910s.
Route Unknown.
Impact Competition, hybridization against native species.
Native organism(s) affected: Native dune plants (competition)
Regulation in Japan No action for prevention, mitigation, control, or eradication.
Introduced range in other countries Africa, Asia
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