Plant species

auricula Primula auricula

Primulaceae

Species information

Description

A primrose with a basal leaf rosette and five-lobed, long-tubed flowers borne singly or in umbels. A subalpine species that is rare in the Karst region.

Plant traits

Growth form

forb

Life cycle

perennial

Height

5–25 cm

Typical season

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Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

rocky habitats · subalpine habitats

Light

full sun · partial shade

Moisture

dry · mesic

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Its thick leaves often carry a pale farinose coating and are well adapted to exposed limestone rocks.

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