evening primrose

• 月见草，一种二年生开花植物，开黄色花朵，傍晚开放，其种子富含油脂，常用于草药和化妆品中。

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.

   月见草

   • 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.

   月见草油

   • 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.