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danorton wrote:
It seems clear that this is genus Oenothera, but which species? (subspecies?) And clearly not a pink variety, but possibly originally yellow blooms, having gained red hues.

My best guesses are O. versicolor or O. fruticosa but I can’t find literature online that helps me clearly distinguish among the 145+ species.

Bloom Color: Red-Orange (red & yellow streaked)
Petals shape: broad, curled
Stamens: ?
Pistil: yellow style & star (fork-tines) stigma
Height: ~12 in
Leaves: at base, long (6 in) slender (0.8 in), alternating veins
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Soil: dry rocky
Bloom Time: Mid Spring (at least)
Location: In the wild near Canyon Lake in Texas (ZIP 78070)

Thanks!