Primula algida
| Primula algida | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. algida
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| Binomial name | |
| Primula algida Adams
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Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae.[1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams.[2]
Description
[edit]Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem.[3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet.[4] The roots of this species are thin and white.[5]
Distribution
[edit]The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan.[3]
Habitat
[edit]Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows.[6]
It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes.[6]
This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m.[4]
Gallery
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P. algida growing in a meadow. -
P. algida growing on a rocky mountain. -
P. algida growing in a grassland.
References
[edit]- ^ Hassler M. (2019). World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World (version Nov 2018). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalog of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk PM, Bourgoin T., DeWalt RE, Decock W., Nieukerken E van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
- ^ Adams (1805), In: Weber & Mohr, Beitr. 1: 46
- ^ a b "Primula algida". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Home". encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ "Flora of Pakistan Primula algida". efloras.org. 2022-03-19.
- ^ a b Citizen science observations for Primula algida at iNaturalist