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Primula auricula

Primula auricula

9.3
A small mountain primrose with bright yellow flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Primula auricula is prized by gardeners for its striking yellow flowers and hardiness.

Examples

  • She planted several Primula auricula in her alpine garden last spring.

  • The Primula auricula blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Botanists studied wild Primula auricula populations in the Swiss Alps.

  • Look at that stunning Primula auricula in the flower bed!

  • The Primula auricula is often featured in garden shows due to its bright yellow flowers.

  • Gardeners appreciate the Primula auricula for its resilience and vibrant color in alpine landscapes.

  • In her collection, she proudly displayed a rare Primula auricula known for its unique yellow blooms.

Synonyms

bear's ear
vsPrimula auricula
9.7

A small plant with bright yellow flowers that grows in the Alps

is the scientific name used in more formal contexts
auricula
vsPrimula auricula
9.9

A small plant with bright yellow flowers often grown in gardens

refers more broadly to the species rather than just the flowers

Surface Forms

Primula auricula singular
Primula auriculas plural

Morphology

primula + auricula

This is a Latin binomial composed of the genus name 'primula' and the species epithet 'auricula', so its meaning is simply a specific type of primula/primrose (an ornamental alpine primrose). If a B1 learner already knows the given constituent meanings, the species name is compositionally transparent and the overall referent can be inferred from the parts.

Etymology

Primula auricula may come from Latin words: primula means 'first' because it is one of the first flowers of spring, and auricula means 'little ear' because its rounded leaves look like small ears. That's why the name today refers to a small spring primrose with bright yellow flowers.