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Oenothera fruticosa

Family: Onagraceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 1 m tall. It has short hairs. The leaves are oval and 6 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, South America, USA


How it is used for food

The leaves are parboiled, rinsed, cooked in grease and used as a potherb.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Oenothera fruticosa L.; Kneiffia fruticosa (L.) Spach ex Raim.; and many others