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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Oenothera albicaulis is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies), bees. The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Anogra albicaulis.
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root Seed Seedpod Shoots
Edible Uses:
Fruit[105, 161]. Another report says that the plant has an edible seedpod[213]. The reports for edible fruit probably mean the seedpod[K]. Seed - cooked[257]. They can be used in soups or can be ground into a powder and then used as a gravy[257]. Root - cooked. Too small to be a staple food, but useful in an emergency, the roots taste best in late autumn, winter and early spring[213]. Leaves and young shoots - cooked[213].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Antiphlogistic
A poultice of the plant has been used to treat swellings[257]. A decoction of the root has been drunk and used as a lotion on muscle strains[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Prefers a dryish well-drained sandy loam and full sun[1, 200]. Heavy clay soils may induce winter rots[200]. Succeeds in poor soils[200]. The flowers open in the evening, they are richly scented and are very attractive to moths.
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - sow in situ from late spring to early summer or in the autumn[200].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: United States (South Dakota, Oklahoma, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, Utah), Mexico (Chihuahua)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
IUCN Red List
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Botanical References
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