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Japanese Cowslip

Primula japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Ericales (อันดับกุหลาบป่า)
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Primula
Species
Primula japonica (Japanese Cowslip)

Names in Other Languages

French primevère du Japon
German japanische Etagen-Primel

Similar Species in Primula

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Auricula
Primula auricula
Not Evaluated
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bird-eye primrose
Primula farinosa
Near Threatened
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Bird'S-Eye Primrose
Primula mistassinica
Least Concern
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German primrose
Primula obconica
Not Evaluated
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hoary primrose
Primula incana
Least Concern
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Elatior hybrid primroses
Primula polyantha
Not Evaluated
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Julia's primrose
Primula juliae
Not Evaluated
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baby primrose
Primula malacoides
Not Evaluated
View all species in Primula →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese Cowslip?
The scientific name of Japanese Cowslip is Primula japonica. It belongs to the genus Primula.
Where does Japanese Cowslip live?
Japanese Cowslip is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Japanese Cowslip belong to?
Japanese Cowslip (Primula japonica) belongs to the genus Primula, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.
What kingdom does Japanese Cowslip belong to?
Japanese Cowslip (Primula japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese Cowslip?
The closest relatives of Japanese Cowslip in the genus Primula include baby primrose, Auricula, bird-eye primrose, Bird'S-Eye Primrose, German primrose.

Native Range — 7 Countries

View all 7 countries →

Genus Primula — 20 Species

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baby primrose
Primula malacoides
NE 🐾
Auricula
Primula auricula
NE 🐾
bird-eye primrose
Primula farinosa
NT 🐾
Bird'S-Eye Primrose
Primula mistassinica
LC 🐾
German primrose
Primula obconica
NE 🐾
hoary primrose
Primula incana
LC 🐾
Elatior hybrid primroses
Primula polyantha
NE 🐾
Julia's primrose
Primula juliae
NE 🐾
Scottish Primrose
Primula scotica
LC 🐾
drumstick primula
Primula denticulata
NE 🐾
primrose
Primula vulgaris
NT 🐾
Siberian primrose
Primula nutans
VU 🐾
coastal primrose
Primula stricta
LC 🐾
Wumeng Amethyst Primula
Primula virginis
LC 🐾
mealy cowslip
Primula pulverulenta
NE 🐾
bird-eye primrose
Primula laurentiana
NE 🐾
Oxlip
Primula elatior
NE 🐾
Tibetan Cowslip
Primula florindae
NE 🐾
Greenland Primrose
Primula egaliksensis
LC 🐾
wedge-leaved primrose
Primula cuneifolia
LC
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