| Plant: This attractive perennial plant can form dense mats above the tide line on sandy beaches and serves as an important dune stabilizer when undisturbed. |  |
| Flowers: The bright yellow flowers have 4 petals, ½ to one inch long. The capsules are 4-angled, covered with hairs and coiled when mature. |   |
| Stem and Leaf: Several prostate stems 1-1/2 to 2 feet long radiate from central root. Leaves are gray-green and covered with densely matted, silvery hairs. |   |
| Flowering period: | March until July |
| Use by Indians: | |
| Can be found here: | North of NAC at North Star Beach, Shellmaker Island |
| Native Plant: Yes | Halophyte: No |
| Family Name: Evening Primrose |
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Date: 5/28/2003
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