meloe

Example:The garden was filled with the scent of evening primroses.

Definition:A group of about 70 species of annual or perennial plants, belonging to the genus Oenothera, characterized by large nocturnal flowers, especially the species Oenothera biennis which is often called common evening primrose.

Example:Parasitic plants, such as mistletoe, can weaken the host trees they attach to.

Definition:A plant that grows on another plant and obtains some or all of its nourishment from the host plant, often leading to harm for the host.

Example:The seed capsule of the evening primrose splits open to disseminate its seeds.

Definition:A dry, often dehiscent fruit that splits open at maturity to release seed.