Primula frondosa
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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. frondosa
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Primula frondosa, the leafy primrose (Bulgarian: Старопланинска иглика), is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to the Balkans. It inhabits shady spots in a small region of the central Balkan Mountains range in Bulgaria, where it is found at altitudes from 800 to 2,200 m (2,620 to 7,220 ft).[3] Its populations are situated within the boundaries of the Central Balkan National Park and the nature reserves Sokolna, Dzhendema and Stara Reka.[3]
Growing to 27 cm (11 in) tall by 10 cm (3.9 in) broad, it is a short-lived herbaceous perennial with a rosette of leaves surrounding the central stem. The leaves are covered in a mealy, flour-like substance (farinose). In spring, the plant bears loose umbels of pink flowers with a prominent yellow eye.[3]
In cultivation in the United Kingdom, P. frondosa has been given the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4][5] It grows well in acidic soils, in similar conditions to those of its cool alpine home.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Bilz, M. (2023) [errata version of 2011 assessment]. "Primula frondosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T165113A245230537. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T165113A245230537.en. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Primula frondosa Janka". The Plant List. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ a b c "Primula frondosa". Red Book of Bulgaria, Volume I. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Primula frondosa". Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 81. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Primula frondosa". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 23 May 2018.