Oenothera albicaulis Whitest evening primrose (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera albicaulis
Whitest evening primrose
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The Oenothera albicaulis plant species is found in Western N. America - Arizona to S. Dakota and Montana. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Whitest evening primrose. Some home gardeners know the variety as Anogra albicaulis.

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Latin Name:  Oenothera albicaulis
Common Name:  Whitest evening primrose
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rather dry grassy and disturbed places, 800 - 2200 metres.

Edible Uses: Fruit[105, 161]. Another report says that the plant has an edible seedpod[213]. The reports for edible fruit probably mean the seedpod[K]. Seed - cooked[257]. They can be used in soups or can be ground into a powder and then used as a gravy[257]. Root - cooked. Too small to be a staple food, but useful in an emergency, the roots taste best in late autumn, winter and early spring[213]. Leaves and young shoots - cooked[213].

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