Evening Primrose Oil

The evening primrose is represented by over 120 species in its native habitat of North America and Mexico. It was introduced to Europe as an ornamental plant in the early 17th century. Today, the evening primrose can also be found in southern Africa, Asia, New Zealand, and South America. The plant is very undemanding and grows well in dry and rocky soils. The evening primrose is a biennial plant. In the first year, it only produces leaves close to the ground. In the second year, the plant can grow up to 150 cm tall. The flowering period is from July to September in the evening hours. Its growth form resembles a candle, which is where the name evening primrose comes from. A single fruit contains up to 200 seeds, which are between 1.2 and 2.2 mm long and contain 15% to 20% plant oil. The health benefits of evening primrose are primarily attributed to gamma-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid that cannot be produced by the body. CAS: 90028-66-3 EINECS: 289-859-2 Color: yellow to green INCI: Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil Storage: store in a cool, dry, light-protected place in closed containers.