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| Identification |
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Genus
Oenothera
Species
biennis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
evening-primrose
Family
ONAGRACEAE
Specimen number
S8304
Data source
MedPl p239;Frgnt p159;Xeri p280
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3' - 6'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Oenothera biennis has mild perfume scented flowers. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
sedative
hypotensive
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Stem bark
Flowers
Seed oil
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Oenothera biennis is considered by some to be an herbal remedy. It's used as an astringent, a sedative or a hypotensive. The leaves together with the stem bark and the flowers and the seed oil are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
night scented
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Warm
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
It requires warm days for good production. Oenothera biennis is considered to have originated from United States.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Oenothera biennis has an annual life cycle. The blossoms are most often a yellow color, with an accent in gold.
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