Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose)
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Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose)
Plant upper stem with small painted green leaves and yellow closed trumpet flowers. Plant is a source of evening primrose oil used in the treatment of atopic eczema; also used as a dietary supplement; contains 72% linoleic & 7% linolenic acid.