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Cowslip

Primula veris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Ericales (Ericales)
Family
Primulaceae
Genus
Primula
Species
Primula veris (Cowslip)

Names in Other Languages

French primevère officinale
German Frühlingsschlüsselblume
Portuguese prímula

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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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cowslip?
The scientific name of Cowslip is Primula veris. It belongs to the genus Primula.
What is the conservation status of Cowslip?
Cowslip (Primula veris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cowslip live?
Cowslip is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip (Primula veris) belongs to the genus Primula, which is part of the taxonomic family Primulaceae.
Is Cowslip endangered?
No, Cowslip (Primula veris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cowslip belong to?
Cowslip (Primula veris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of Cowslip?
The closest relatives of Cowslip in the genus Primula include baby primrose, Auricula, bird-eye primrose, Bird'S-Eye Primrose, German primrose.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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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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