Primula algida

Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae.[1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams.[2]

Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Asterids
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Primula algida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. algida
Binomial name
Primula algida
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Description

Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem.[3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet.[4] The roots of this species are thin and white.[5]

Distribution

The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan.[3]

Habitat

Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows.[6]

It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes.[6]

This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m.[4]

Gallery

  • P. algida growing in a meadow.
    P. algida growing in a meadow.
  • P. algida growing on a rocky mountain.
    P. algida growing on a rocky mountain.
  • P. algida growing in a grassland.
    P. algida growing in a grassland.

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