Oenothera biennis Evening primrose (Onagraceae)

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Oenothera biennis
Evening primrose
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The Oenothera biennis plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Labrador, south to Florida and Texas. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Evening primrose. Some home gardeners know the variety as Onagra biennis.

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Latin Name:  Oenothera biennis
Common Name:  Evening primrose
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dunes, roadsides, railway banks and waste places in Britain[17], often in sandy soils[4].

General Uses: The oil from the seed is added to skin preparations and cosmetics. It is often combined with vitamin E to prevent oxidation[238]. A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[7]. A finely ground powder made from the flowering stems is used cosmetically in face-masks to counteract reddened skins[7].

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