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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


How it is grown


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