Large-flower evening primrose
Oenothera glazioviana

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A herb which takes 2 years to complete its life cycle. It grows 0.9-1.5 m high and spreads 40-60 cm wide. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and in a ring near the base. They are finely hairy. The flower heads are bright yellow. The sepals are red.

There are about 125 Oenothera species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in open disturbed places. In China it grows from sea level to 800 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 3-10. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Chile, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Eswatini, Europe, India, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Russia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Uruguay, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are cooked and eaten. The leaves are eaten. The seeds yield an edible oil.

Edible parts

Leaves, oil, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Palo morado

Synonyms

Oenothera erythrosepala Borbas; Oenothera lamarckiana Ser.;