Oenothera ovata
Nutt. in T. & G.
Onagraceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A temperate herb in the evening primrose family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten raw, boiled, or steamed.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten raw, boiled or steamed.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Bocek, B. R., 1984, Ethnobotany of Costanoan Indians, California, Based on Collections by John P. Harrington. Economic Botany 38(2): 240-255
