Primula auricula
Primula auricula | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. auricula
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Binomial name | |
Primula auricula |
Primula auricula, often known as auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear (from the shape of its leaves), is a
Description
It is an
The specific epithet auricula means "ear-shaped", and refers to the shape of the leaves.[2]
Taxonomy
A recent study split the species into two, Primula lutea and P. auricula, with the former being found further south and east (Apennines, Carpathians, Balkans, and the southern and eastern Alps). Prior to this study, P. lutea had been considered synonymous with P. auricula. Other synonyms of P. auricula include P. balbisii and P. ciliata.
Cultivation
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4] In the UK two National Collections of auriculas are held by Hillview Hardy Plants nursery, on a 1 acre (0.4 ha) plot in Worfield, Shropshire.[5][6]
Auriculas
The term auricula is also used collectively for plants which have been developed from a
Primula auricula is depicted on the obverse side of Austrian € 0.05 euro coins.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1405332965.
- ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "Primula auricula". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. pp. 96–97. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
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- ^ Smith, Sue (5 May 2022). "Bridgnorth plant nursery to feature on Gardener's World". www.shropshirestar.com.
- ^ "Primula auricula talk". www.plantheritage.org.uk.
- ^ "National Auricula & Primula Society - Midland & West Section". Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- ^ "National Auricula & Primula Society - Northern Section". Retrieved 1 July 2013.
- Zhang, L-B., & J. W. Kadereit (2004): Classification of Primula sect. Auricula (Primulaceae) based on two molecular data sets (ITS, AFLPs), morphology and geographical distribution. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society 146: 1–26.
- Zhang, L-B. & J. W. Kadereit (2005): Typification and synonymization in Primula sect. Auricula (Primulaceae). Taxon 54 (3): 775–788.
Further reading
External links
- Media related to Primula auricula at Wikimedia Commons
- Data related to Primula auricula at Wikispecies