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dark-throated shooting star

Primula pauciflora

Taxonomy

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

About

Primula pauciflora, the pretty shooting star, few-flowered shooting star, dark throat shooting star or prairie shooting star, is a species of flowering plant in the primula family Primulaceae. It is a widespread and very variable species, native to western North America, from Subarctic America to Mexico, often in xeric (extremely dry) and desert habitats. It is found in the Great Basin Deserts and Mojave Desert. Its synonyms include Dodecatheon pauciflorum and Dodecatheon pulchellum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dark-throated shooting star?
The scientific name of dark-throated shooting star is Primula pauciflora.
What is the conservation status of dark-throated shooting star?
The dark-throated shooting star has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the family Primulaceae.
What genus does dark-throated shooting star belong to?
dark-throated shooting star belongs to the genus Primula.