| Botanical Name |
Oenothera albicaulis |
| Common Name |
Prairie evening primrose, Kleenex plant |
| Family |
Onagraceae - Evening primrose |
| Description |
Low growing annual |
| Mature Size |
Up to 18 inches tall |
| Bloom |
Blooming in May and June, the flower is 4-petaled and white turning to pink. The flowers open in the evening. They are richly scented and are attractive to moths. |
| Interesting Facts |
Most species of Oenothera are from the New World. The oil from the plant is one of the world's richest sources of natural unsaturated fatty acid. |
| Traditional and Medicinal Uses |
The Navajo utilized many different species for medicinal problems: –colds, stomach aches, boils, eczema, rheumatic pain, spider bites |
