12,521 observationsCritically Endangered
eastern shooting star
Primula meadia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Ericales βΊFamily: Primulaceae βΊGenus: Primula
About
Dodecatheon meadia is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to North America. It is found in the American South, as well as the Upper Midwest, Kansas, New York, Pennsylvania and the Canadian province of Manitoba. It grows in woods and prairies and tolerates partial shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of eastern shooting star is Primula meadia.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the order Ericales.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the family Primulaceae.
- eastern shooting star belongs to the genus Primula.