Primula lichiangensis

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Primula lichiangensis, Forr. (P. cortusoides var. lichiangensis, Forr.). Much like P. Veitchii, but foliage less hairy and not white underneath, and fls. fewer, larger, and more drooping, with larger eye and purple anthers, the calyx somewhat inflated at base: plant 6-14 in. tall: lvs. petiolate, ovate-oblong, deeply cordate, lobed, and toothed: bracts lanceolate: fls. fragrant, rich rose-red or almost crimson in shade, the eye greenish yellow. Lichiang Range, N. W. Yunnan, China, altitude 10,000 ft. Intro. 1908. G.C. III. 50:472. R.H. 1912, p. 488. G. 35:9. R.H.S. 39:129. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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