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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