Evening primrose
It is a temperate plant. It will grow in dry poor soils. In China it grows in open disturbed places from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. In Hobart Botanical gardens. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. Tasmania Herbarium. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Also known as:
Bunga sore, Don-la-ban, Dvoletni svetlin, Evening Star, Gardener's ham, German rampion, Luminnita noptii, Primros kuning, Sun drop
Synonyms
- Brunyera biennis Bubani
- Oenothera muricata L.
- Oenothera suaveolens Desf.
- Onagra biennis (L.) Scop.
- Onagra muricata (L.) Moench.
Edible Portion
- Roots, Leaves, Seeds - oil, Herb, Flowers, Vegetable
Where does Evening primrose grow?
Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Central Asia, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Eswatini, Europe, France, Germany, Himalayas, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Luxembourg, Moldova, Myanmar, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Russia, SE Asia, Slovenia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are about 125 Oenothera species. The oil from the seeds are used for Menstral problems. It also has an anti-inflammatory compound.
Status: It is a commercially cultivated vegetable.
Growing Evening primrose
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds.
Edible Uses: The leaves can be used raw in salads. They are also used as a potherb. They can be cooked as a vegetable. The young roots are eaten raw or cooked. They are boiled in 2 changes of water to remove bitterness then added to soups and stews. The sweet flowers can be used in salads or garnish in pickles. The seeds yield an oil that can be used for salads or as a food supplement. Young pods are steamed and eaten.
Production: The highest linolenic acid levels are achieved on poor soils with a low nitrogen level.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Evening primrose Photos
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