Cyclamen coum

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Familyprimulaceae

Orderericales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameEastern sowbread, Persian violet

Blossom colorpink

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxiswhorled

Cyclamen coum, also known as eastern sowbread or Persian violet, is a perennial plant prized for its delicate, nodding flowers and attractive marbled foliage. Native to regions from Turkey to the Caucasus, it blooms in shades of pink, magenta, or white from late winter to early spring. Thriving in shaded woodland areas, Cyclamen coum is admired for its ability to naturalize and add a touch of elegance to gardens with its graceful blooms and heart-shaped leaves.

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