Primula algida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. algida
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Binomial name | |
Primula algida Adams
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Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae. [1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams. [2]
Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem. [3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet. [4] The roots of this species are thin and white. [5]
The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan. [3]
Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows. [6]
It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes. [6]
This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m. [4]
Primula algida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Primula |
Species: | P. algida
|
Binomial name | |
Primula algida Adams
|
Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae. [1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams. [2]
Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem. [3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet. [4] The roots of this species are thin and white. [5]
The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan. [3]
Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows. [6]
It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes. [6]
This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m. [4]