Evening primrose, Sundrops
Oenothera villosa subsp. strigosa
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America
How it is used for food
The leaves and shoots are eaten in salads. The roots are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Oenothera biennis var. strigosa (Rydb.) Cronquist; Oenothera hungarica Borbas; Oenothera strigosa (Rydb.) Mack. & Bush; and others