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Primula scandinavica

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Primula scandinavica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Primulaceae
Genus: Primula
Species:
P. scandinavica
Binomial name
Primula scandinavica
Bruun
The range of Primula scandinavica
Synonyms[2]
  • Aleuritia scandinavica (Bruun) Soják

Primula scandinavica is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.

Description

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Primula scandinavica is a perennial plant, which possesses a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are around 2–4 cm long, narrow at the base, yet broad and rounded at the tip.[3] Flowers are based on the top of stalks ranging from 4–10 cm tall.[3] Petals are pink in colour, with the eye of the flower being yellow.

Distribution

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The native range of P. scandinavica is confined to Scandinavia where it endemic to both Norway and Sweden.[2]

Habitat

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Primula scandinavica grows on calcareous rocks. It can be found in coastal habitats such as rocky outcrops, stony shores and cliffs.[3]

It also grows in mountainous and alpine habitats, however populations decline where grazing livestock isn't present.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ Ericsson, S.; Bilz, M. (2011). "Primula scandinavica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011. IUCN: e.T162034A5537464. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T162034A5537464.en.
  2. ^ a b "Primula scandinavica". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Primula scandinavica". Alpine Garden Society.
  4. ^ Wehn, Sølvi; Johansen, Line (2015-10-02). "The distribution of the endemic plant Primula scandinavica, at local and national scales, in changing mountainous environments". Biodiversity. 16 (4): 278–288. doi:10.1080/14888386.2015.1116408. hdl:11250/2467594. ISSN 1488-8386. S2CID 55618097.