Hooker's Evening Primrose
Herb latin name: Hooker's Evening Primrose,Hooker's Evening Primrose Extract
Latin name: Oenothera elata hookeri
Synonyms: Oenothera hookeriOenothera hookeri
Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Medicinal use of Hooker's Evening Primrose: The plant has been used in the treatment of colds. Apoultice of the roots or the leaves has been used in the treatment of sores and swellings.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Dry open soils, meadows and roadsides.
Edible parts of Hooker's Evening Primrose: Root - cooked. Boiled and eaten like parsnip. Young shoots - raw or cooked. Added to salads or boiled as a potherb. They are usually blanched before use. A mucilaginous texture. The young pod-like fruits can be eaten when cooked.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow in situ from late spring to early summer.
Cultivation of Hooker's Evening Primrose: Dry open soils, meadows and roadsides.
Known hazards of Oenothera elata hookeri: None known
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