Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Yellow Evening Primrose
The Herbs

(Oenothera biennis) Seed oil: G

Folk Names: War Poison, Sundrop, Tree Primrose, Evening Primrose

Powers: Hunting

Magical Uses: American Indians rubbed this plant against their moccasins and body to ensure a good hunt, and to cause snakes to avoid them.