Common name:
Oxlip
Family:
Scientific name:
Primula elatior
Main flower color:
Range:
Southeast England, mainly in East Anglia
Height:
Up to 30 cm
Habitat:
Open places in woodland, on heavy soils
Flowers:
In pendent, one-sided clusters of between 10 and 20; a pale yellow corolla, opening to five rounded, shallowly notched lobes, and a slender, light green calyx, widest towards the base. On leafless stalks covered with spreading, crisped hairs
Leaves:
Ovate, with prominent veins and a crinkled texture, narrowing abruptly at the base rather than tapering. Attached by flattened, winged stalks. Both surfaces are covered with short, downy hairs
Season:
March to May
Rarity:
★★★★★
