Oenothera tetraptera

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 15-50 cm tall. It can form clumps. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-10 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. Flowers open near sunset. They are white.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Central America, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hartmannia latiflora (Ser.) Rose; Hartmannia tetraptera (Cav.) Small.; Oenothera mutabilis Steud.; and others