Oenothera triloba

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

A herb that takes 1 or 2 years to complete its life cycle. It has a stout taproot. The leaves are oval to sword shaped and 10-20 cm long. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows in dry woods and prairies.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The roots are ground and used as food.

Edible parts

Roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lavauxia triloba (Nutt.) Spach;