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Primula elatior

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Familyprimulaceae

Orderericales

Lifespanperennial

Trivial nameoxlip

Blossom coloryellow

Blossom symmetryradial

Inflorescencedeterminate

Phyllotaxiswhorled

Primula elatior, commonly known as oxlip, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Western Asia. With its clusters of pale yellow flowers and rosettes of basal leaves, it adds a delicate charm to woodlands, meadows, and damp grasslands. Oxlip blooms in spring, attracting early pollinators like bees and butterflies. Admired for its beauty and early bloom, it is cherished for its ornamental value and contribution to spring landscapes. Oxlips thrive in moist, well-drained soil and are often planted in woodland gardens for their delicate blooms and foliage.

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