Primula

8.3

A group of small flowering plants with bright spring flowers

proper noun
/ˈprɪm.jʊ.lə/

Specialized

: Primula

Every spring, gardens come alive with colorful blooms of Primula species like the primrose.
Primula japonica
primrose (Primula)

Examples

Haldane and his collaborators soon discovered a clear correlation between the presence of certain alleles in Primula sinensis and the presence of specific anthocyanin pigments.

Academic text (1992)
The Primula genus includes beautiful flowers that brighten up meadows and gardens throughout Europe.
In temperate regions, Primula plants are popular for their vibrant flowers and ease of cultivation.

Compounds

Primula auricula

Specialized

9.3

A small mountain primrose with bright yellow flowers often grown in gardens

Primula elatior

Specialized

9.9

A pale yellow primrose with flowers in a row on one side of the stem, called oxlip

Primula polyantha

Specialized

9.9

A garden plant made by crossing primroses that has bright clusters of spring flowers

Primula sinensis

Specialized

9.0

A primrose from China that people grow for its pretty flowers

Primula veris

Specialized

9.2

A small wild plant with bright yellow, scented flowers that grows in meadows and grassy places

Primula vulgaris

Specialized

7.5

A small wild flower with pale yellow blooms that appears in early spring

Surface Forms

Primula main

Etymology

Primula comes from the Latin primus meaning 'first', with a small ending that makes it 'little'. These plants often bloom early in spring, so the name fits as the 'first' flowers of the year and connects to the common word primrose.