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Cowslip

Primula veris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ericales ›Family: Primulaceae ›Genus: Primula

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Primula veris (cowslip, common cowslip, cowslip primrose; syn. Primula officinalis Hill) is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the primrose family Primulaceae. The species is native throughout most of temperate Europe and western Asia, and although absent from more northerly areas including much of northwest Scotland, it reappears in northernmost Sutherland and Orkney and in Scandinavia. This species frequently hybridizes with other Primulas such as Primula vulgaris to form false oxlip (Primula × polyantha) which is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cowslip?
The scientific name of Cowslip is Primula veris.
What kingdom does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the family Primulaceae.
What genus does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip belongs to the genus Primula.