First report of Oenothera laciniata in Libya
The genus Oenothera contains approximately 145 herbaceous species native to North and South America. A number of Oenothera species are established worldwide with approximately 70 species being reported from Europe. Oenothera laciniata (Onagraceae) is native to North America and is reported for the first time from Libya. During surveys conducted in 2014 and 2015, O. laciniata was collected from Ain Zara region 20 km south east of Tripoli.
Sources
Mahklouf M (2016) A new record Oenothera laciniata Hill. for the flora of Libya. International Journal of Modern Botany, 6(1), 6–9.