Status:
valid
Authors:
Pall.
Source:
tro
Year:
1776
Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich. 3: 723 (1776)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105341
Common Names
- Snow Primrose
- Snowy Primrose
- Arctic Primrose
Description
Primula nivalis (also called 'Snow Primrose', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Primula nivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Primula nivalis var. farinosa Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Primula nivalis sub. turkestanica (Schmidt) Kovt.
Primula nivalis sub. subintegerrima (Regel) Vorosch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Primula nivalis has small, white flowers that are found in clusters at the end of the stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Where to Find Primula nivalis
Primula nivalis is native to the northern hemisphere. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the northern hemisphere.
Species in the Primula genus
Primula sorachiana,
Primula soldanelloides,
Primula siphonantha,
Primula spathulifolia,
Primula stricta,
Primula sturii,
Primula spectabilis,
Primula steinii,
Primula stirtoniana,
Primula serrata,
Primula scandinavica,
Primula sciophila,
Primula scotica,
Primula sessilis,
Primula schottii,
Primula sharmae,
Primula siamensis,
Primula sieboldii,
Primula veris,
Primula venusta,
Primula umbratilis,
Primula venzoides,
Primula varians,
Primula valentinae,
Primula vallarsae,
Primula vulgaris,
Primula villosa,
Primula takedana,
Primula tyrolensis,
Primula thearosa,
Primula tosaensis,
Primula petelotii,
Primula pinnata,
Primula pedemontana,
Primula poissonii,
Primula polonensis,
Primula poluninii,
Primula polyantha,
Primula olgae,
Primula obovata,
Primula palinuri,
Primula rotundifolia,
Primula salomonii,
Primula santii,
Primula saxatilis,
Primula ruprechtii,
Primula repentina,
Primula pubescens,
Primula prolifera,
Primula pseudoelatior,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum,
Aegiceras floridum,
Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
Amblyanthopsis membranacea,
Amblyanthopsis philippinensis,
Amblyanthus glandulosus,
Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,