Primula aureata
Species of flowering plant
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Primula aureata is a species of flowering plant from the family Primulaceae.
| Primula aureata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. aureata |
| Binomial name | |
| Primula aureata H.R.Fletcher | |
Description
Primula aureata is a perennial plant growing up to 5cm tall. The leaves are broad with rounded tips, they form a rosette around the base of the plant. They are also irregularly toothed to give a sharp appearance. Leaves are coated in a silvery white farina. Flowers are white around the rim and yellow towards the centre. Each petal is also toothed.[1][2]
Primula aureata also has a subspecies known as Primula aureata fimbriata, which possess much smaller flowers.[3][4]
Distribution and habitat
This species is native to Nepal and the Eastern Himalayas.[5] In Nepal it can be found growing in both Langtang and Gosainkund.[2] Primula aureata grows in rocky habitats, on steep, sometimes vertical mountain faces at altitudes between 3600 and 4300m.[2] P. aureata can also be found living nearby to water sources such as rivers and lakes. It can even occasionally be found growing under waterfalls.[2]