Golden Suncup (Oenothera brevipes)

Family: Onagraceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Oenothera brevipes is a ANNUAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste best in late autumn, winter and early spring. — No more details are given, but the seed is rather small and its use would be very fiddly.; No more details are given.; Too small to be a staple food, but useful in an emergency, the roots taste best in late autumn, winter and early spring.; Leaves and young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry slopes and washes below 1500 metres. (Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)