Onagraceae Oenothera sp.

Evening Primrose

Cherokee - Food, Unspecified

Use documented by:
Witthoft, John, 1977, Cherokee Indian Use of Potherbs, Journal of Cherokee Studies 2(2):250-255, page 253

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Scientific name: Oenothera sp.
Common names: Evening Primrose
Family: Onagraceae
Family (APG): Onagraceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Unspecified
Notes: Leaves boiled, fried and often eaten with greens.

RECRD: 44559 id: 24337