Primula hirsuta
| Primula hirsuta | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. hirsuta
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| Binomial name | |
| Primula hirsuta | |
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Primula hirsuta, the hairy primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.[2][3] It is native to the central Pyrenees and the Alps, and it has been introduced to Germany.[1] A clump-forming evergreen perennial reaching 10 cm (4 in) (sometimes larger), it is found in the subalpine biome from 220 to 3,600 m (700 to 11,800 ft).[2][3] It is available from commercial suppliers.[3]
Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Primula hirsuta subsp. brevipilosa Kress – Italy
- Primula hirsuta subsp. hirsuta – entire range
- Primula hirsuta subsp. longipilosa Kress – Italy
- Primula hirsuta subsp. valcuvianensis S.Jess. & L.Lehm. – southern Alps
References
- ^ a b c "Primula hirsuta All". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
- ^ a b Griebl, Norbert (8 May 2025). Alpine Flowers: The Complete Field Guide. Bloomsbury. p. 252. ISBN 9781399419864.
- ^ a b c "Primula hirsuta (Au)". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2026. Retrieved 6 February 2026.
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