Tall evening primrose, Hooker's evening primrose
Oenothera elata
Family: Onagraceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 60-100 cm tall. The leaves are 4-15 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are alternate and softly hairy.
Where it is found
It grows between 1,100-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The young pods are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Roots, leaves, pods