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

Description

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

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

Habitat

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]

Image gallery

  • P. scandinavica growing in Padjelanta National Park
    P. scandinavica growing in Padjelanta National Park
  • P. scandinavica flowers
    P. scandinavica flowers
  • P. scandinavica growing within the Reykjavík Botanical Garden.
    P. scandinavica growing within the Reykjavík Botanical Garden.

References

  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.