Hooker’s evening primrose
Oenothera elata subsp. hookeri
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are sword shaped and in a ring near the base. The flower stems are upright. The flower heads have many pale yellow flowers. The flowers can be 9 cm across on stalks 90 cm long.
There are about 125 Oenothera species. It is used in medicine. Just listed as Oenothera elata for Norway.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Europe, Norway, North America, Scandinavia, USA
How it is used for food
The young blanched leaves and shoots are used in salads. They can be boiled as a potherb. The roots can be boiled and cooked like parsnips. The young pod like fruits can be cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, leaves, pods, roots