Primula aureata

Primula aureata is a species of flowering plant from the family Primulaceae.

Primula aureata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Primulaceae
Genus:	Primula
Species:	P. aureata
Binomial name
Primula aureata H.R.Fletcher

Description

Primula aureata is a perennial plant growing up to 5cm tall. The leaves are broad with rounded tips, they form a rosette around the base of the plant. They are also irregularly toothed to give a sharp appearance. Leaves are coated in a silvery white farina. Flowers are white around the rim and yellow towards the centre. Each petal is also toothed.^[1][2]

Primula aureata also has a subspecies known as Primula aureata fimbriata, which possess much smaller flowers.^[3][4]

Distribution and habitat

This species is native to Nepal and the Eastern Himalayas.^[5] In Nepal it can be found growing in both Langtang and Gosainkund.^[2] Primula aureata grows in rocky habitats, on steep, sometimes vertical mountain faces at altitudes between 3600 and 4300m.^[2] P. aureata can also be found living nearby to water sources such as rivers and lakes. It can even occasionally be found growing under waterfalls.^[2]