Biology:Primula angustifolia
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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. angustifolia
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Primula angustifolia, also known as alpine primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to the Rocky Mountains of the United States . It is commonly found in Colorado and New Mexico.
Description
Primula angustifolia is a dwarf plant, 1 to 7 cm (.39 to 2.75 in) tall. Leaves are lanceolate to oblanceolate, folded slightly inwards and 2–5 cm (.78 to 1.96 in) long. The plant grows as a single stem or in clumps. Flowers are notched, varying in color from pink to lilac to deep purple, with a yellow eye. Flowers can be up to 20 mm in diameter, and can appear too large for the diminutive plant.[1][2] Plants often range in size, flower number and flower color. White flowered plants are generally found in New Mexico.[1][3] The plant blooms from June to August.[4]
Distribution and habitat
The plant's distribution is the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and northern New Mexico. It is typically found above the tree-line in tundra habitats and in rocky locations above 3000 m. (9842 ft).[2][3]
Cultivation
Often long-lived in cultivation, the plant is free-flowering but rarely produces seed. Plants do best when grown in containers under glass, in a rich sandy mix. Plants have done well outdoors in Scotland, grown in troughs.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Richards, John (2003). Primula. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 978-0881925807.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Torrey, John. "Primula angustifolia". http://encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net/plants/Primula/angustifolia.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mammoser, Don. "Primula angustifolia". http://www.coloradowildbuds.com/wildflowers-by-color/red-pink/primula-species/.
- ↑ "Primula angustifolia". https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=PRAN.
Wikidata ☰ Q17250882 entry
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