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Anyfoot

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As usual I need help IDing a plant. I've got these growing all over the garden. What is it and is it edible? Sure hope so because they have a lot of foliage at the base of the plant.

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Craig.
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Oenothera biennis

The mature seeds contain approximately 7–10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Evening primrose oil (EPO), containing GLA, is often used to treat some medical conditions, and is considered a dietary supplement rather than a drug.

The plant's leaves are edible and traditionally were used as a leaf vegetable. The roots are also edible.

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Anyfoot

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Oenothera biennis

The mature seeds contain approximately 7–10% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid. Evening primrose oil (EPO), containing GLA, is often used to treat some medical conditions, and is considered a dietary supplement rather than a drug.

The plant's leaves are edible and traditionally were used as a leaf vegetable. The roots are also edible.

(From Wiki)
Thanks Yvonne.
 
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