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Primula algida
Species of flowering plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae.[1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams.[2]
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Description
Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem.[3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet.[4] The roots of this species are thin and white.[5]
Distribution
The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan.[3]
Habitat
Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows.[6]
It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes.[6]
This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m.[4]
Gallery
P. algida growing in a meadow.
P. algida growing on a rocky mountain.
P. algida growing in a grassland.
References
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