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Plant Name:
Common Evening Primrose
Scientific Name:
Oenothera biennis
Description:
Common Evening Primrose is a biennial or short-lived perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the evening. It has lance-shaped leaves and grows in a rosette form.
Habitat:
Open areas, fields, roadsides
Fauna:
Common Evening Primrose attracts nocturnal pollinators, including moths and bats. The plant also provides nectar for other pollinators.
Growing Conditions:
Common Evening Primrose prefers well-drained soils and full sun.
Uses:
Common Evening Primrose has been used for its medicinal properties. The roots, leaves, and oil extracted from the plant have been traditionally used to treat various ailments.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Young leaves and roots can be cooked and eaten
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Common Evening Primrose is also known as "Evening Star" or "King's Cure-all". It is native to North America and is naturalized in other parts of the world.
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Keith Williamson
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