Primula angustifolia, also known as alpine primrose, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to the Rocky Mountains of the United States. It is commonly found in Colorado and New Mexico.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. angustifolia
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Description edit
Primula angustifolia is a dwarf plant, 1 to 7 cm (.39 to 2.75 in) tall. Leaves are lanceolate to oblanceolate, folded slightly inwards and 2–5 cm (.78 to 1.96 in) long. The plant grows as a single stem or in clumps. Flowers are notched, varying in color from pink to lilac to deep purple, with a yellow eye. Flowers can be up to 20 mm in diameter, and can appear too large for the diminutive plant.[1][2] Plants often range in size, flower number and flower color. White flowered plants are generally found in New Mexico.[1][3] The plant blooms from June to August.[4]
Distribution and habitat edit
The plant's distribution is the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and northern New Mexico. It is typically found above the tree-line in tundra habitats and in rocky locations above 3000 m. (9842 ft).[2][3]
Cultivation edit
Often long-lived in cultivation, the plant is free-flowering but rarely produces seed. Plants do best when grown in containers under glass, in a rich sandy mix. Plants have done well outdoors in Scotland, grown in troughs.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Richards, John (2003). Primula. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. ISBN 978-0881925807.
- ^ a b Torrey, John. "Primula angustifolia". Alpine Garden Society. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ a b Mammoser, Don. "Primula angustifolia". Colorado Wildbuds. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Primula angustifolia". Wildflower.org. Retrieved 26 April 2020.