Primula denticulata

Primula denticulata, the drumstick primula, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to moist alpine regions of China (S Xizang), Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Kashmir, N Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.[1] It is an herbaceous perennial growing to 45 cm (18 in) tall and wide, with rosettes of oval leaves and sturdy stems bearing spherical umbels of purple flowers in late spring and early summer.[2]

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

The specific epithet denticulata means "small-toothed", referring to the serrated leaf edges.[3] A popular garden subject for deep moist soil in sun or partial shade, P. denticulata and its cultivars can be grown from seed.[4] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[5][6]

Toxicity

Primula denticulata is known to contain the contact allergens primin and other quinoid compounds.[7]

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References
  1. "Primula denticulata". Flora of China. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
  3. Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
  4. Buchan, Ursula (21 May 2005). "How to grow: Primula denticulata". Telegraph. Retrieved 28 May 2013.
  5. "RHS Plant Selector - Primula denticulata". Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  6. "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 81. Retrieved 14 May 2018.
  7. "Primula denticulata". Plants of the World Online. Kew Science. Retrieved 14 November 2019.


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