Latin Name—Oenothera biennis

Botanical Illustration of Oenothera biennis from Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885
Evening primrose gets its name from the yellow flowers that bloom on the plant in the evening. It is native to North America but grows in Europe and parts of the Southern Hemisphere as well. Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Continue reading »
























