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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: ranunculus on May 13, 2009, 01:55:05 PM

Title: Primula I/D please
Post by: ranunculus on May 13, 2009, 01:55:05 PM: I am annoyed with myself for forgetting the identity of this primula (flowering now) - any assistance gratefully received.
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Post by: Martinr on May 13, 2009, 05:18:46 PM: As this isn't the puzzle page, how about a picture of the plant!!
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Post by: ranunculus on May 13, 2009, 05:32:21 PM: Sorry Martin,
It will have to wait until tomorrow now.
I'll take a shot of the label as well! ;D ;D
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Post by: Lesley Cox on May 13, 2009, 09:51:51 PM: Well the foliage would be helpful, though Giles will know it IMMEDIATELY from the flowers alone. :)
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Post by: ranunculus on May 14, 2009, 08:44:07 AM: A couple of shots of the plant as requested ... hope they assist?
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Post by: Martinr on May 14, 2009, 06:41:32 PM: Beats me, you need an expert.
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Post by: David Nicholson on May 14, 2009, 07:00:59 PM: I'm not one but it could be Primula alticola. Giles or Lesley are sure to know.
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Post by: Giles on May 14, 2009, 07:16:23 PM: How about Primula auriculata ?
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Post by: ranunculus on May 14, 2009, 10:08:57 PM: Many thanks Giles ... I believe you could be right. Thanks to David, Martin and all for taking the time to check.
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Post by: Lesley Cox on May 14, 2009, 10:23:45 PM: Quote from: ranunculus on May 14, 2009, 10:08:57 PM
Many thanks Giles ... I believe you could be right. Thanks to David, Martin and all for taking the time to check.

I knew Giles would know it, probably just from the colour of the gravel on the pot and the size of the chip on the side. :) Anyway, a very pretty little species.