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Eastern Sowbread

Cyclamen coum

Taxonomy

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

About

Cyclamen coum, the eastern sowbread, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is a tuberous herbaceous perennial, growing to 5–8 cm (2–3 in), with rounded heart-shaped leaves and pink shell-shaped flowers with darker coloration at the base. It is valued in horticulture as groundcover, and for the flowers which bloom in winter and early spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Sowbread?
The scientific name of Eastern Sowbread is Cyclamen coum.
What kingdom does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the order Ericales.
What family does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the family Primulaceae.
What genus does Eastern Sowbread belong to?
Eastern Sowbread belongs to the genus Cyclamen.