evening primrose

• Planta bienal ou perene de flores amarelas que se abrem ao entardecer, conhecida por suas sementes ricas em óleo usadas na fitoterapia e em cosméticos.

A biennial flowering plant with yellow blossoms that open in the evening, known for its oil-rich seeds used in herbal medicine and cosmetics.

1. Flowering plantB2formal

   A biennial or perennial plant of the genus Oenothera, known for its yellow flowers that open in the evening.

   Enoteira

   • Evening primrose is often grown in gardens for its beautiful yellow blossoms.
   • The flowers of the evening primrose open at dusk and close by morning.
   • Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of the plant.

2. Herbal supplementB2formal

   Oil extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, used as a dietary supplement for various health conditions.

   Suplemento alimentar

   • Many people take evening primrose oil to help with skin conditions like eczema.
   • Evening primrose supplements are sometimes used to relieve PMS symptoms.
   • The doctor recommended evening primrose oil for joint pain.