{"product_id":"semences-onagre-bisannuelle-b2b","title":"POS : Common Evening Primrose","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003eFor successful seedlings,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"#shopify-section-template--15422973542651__1637951897fd6781f7\"\u003e see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eCommon evening primrose (\u003cem\u003eOenothera biennis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eis a beautiful North American native plant, valued for its many culinary and medicinal uses. This biennial produces large yellow flowers that open in the late afternoon and remain open through the night, releasing a delicate fragrance. This nocturnal blooming provides a valuable food source for moths, while also attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators during the day. This plant can reach heights of 1 to 1.5 metres and self-seeds abundantly, allowing it to grow year after year, providing edible roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFurthermore, common evening primrose is recognized as a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/keystone-plants-essential-pillars-of-biodiversity\" title=\"Keystone Plants: Essential Pillars of Biodiversity\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeystone plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for biodiversity in many North American ecoregions, as it supports a wide variety of insects and birds that rely on its ecological resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/i-the-sociability-index-of-plants-an-essential-tool-for-designing-sustainable-natural-landscapes\" title=\"Sociability index of plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSociability index\u003c\/a\u003e: 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;→ Indicates the plant’s behaviour in space and its interactions with other plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedicinal and Culinary Uses \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ehe roots, leaves, flowers, and seeds are anti-inflammatory, astringent, and mildly analgesic. The sweet, peppery root of the first-year plant, similar to parsnip or salsify, can be eaten raw or cooked. Young leaves and flowers add a delicate touch to salads, while green seed pods can be eaten raw or pickled. The seeds can also be used as a substitute for poppy seeds. The oil extracted from evening primrose seeds is rich in gamma-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, two omega-6 fatty acids beneficial for skin health and reducing inflammation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEcological Roles \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eEvening primrose plays an essential ecological role by providing nectar for nocturnal pollinators, especially moths, which often have limited resources in gardens. The plant’s nighttime bloom and fragrance also attract hummingbirds and daytime butterflies. As it self-seeds, it forms colonies that support local biodiversity and offer a sustainable food source for insects. Its ability to thrive in various soil types, including poor soils, makes it an excellent choice for ecological and naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-style: normal;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Evening primrose seeds require \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/blogs\/publications-in-english\/stratification-froide-des-semences-indigenes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e to ensure germination. See the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egrowing notes below for more details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAkène cannot assume any responsibility for the use of plants for therapeutic purposes. Always seek advice from a professional before using a medicinal or edible plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akène, semences indigènes","offers":[{"title":"Packet ","offer_id":47781448351995,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9291\/4683\/files\/oenothera-biennis-10.jpg?v=1733853432","url":"https:\/\/akene.ca\/en\/products\/seeds-common-evening-primrose-oenothera-biennis-1","provider":"Akène, semences indigènes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}