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"A plant of the same genus with the Primrose, much cultivated in flower-gardens. The Auricula has long been a florist's flower. It was highly esteemed by the Romans, and has, at least since the beginning of the 18th century, received particular attention from the florists of England and Holland." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Auricula

"A plant of the same genus with the Primrose, much cultivated in flower-gardens. The Auricula has long…

Bee wishing it were a Primrose, from "Wishing."

Bee

Bee wishing it were a Primrose, from "Wishing."

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called fairy-cups, marigolds, buttercups.

Cowslip

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called…

"Evening Primrose: a, flower divested of calyx and corolla, to show the parts or fructification; b, tuberous root." — Chambers, 1881

Evening Primrose

"Evening Primrose: a, flower divested of calyx and corolla, to show the parts or fructification; b,…

Primrose, a general name of species of the primrose family.

Primrose

Primrose, a general name of species of the primrose family.

A species of Primula native to western and southern Europe, including the British Isles. It is one of the earliest spring flowers, and in appropriate conditions, it can cover the ground in open woods. In more populated areas it has suffered from over-collection and theft so that few natural displays of primroses in abundance can be found.

Primrose

A species of Primula native to western and southern Europe, including the British Isles. It is one of…

The flower of a primrose (Primula sinensis) showing emarginations.

Primrose

The flower of a primrose (Primula sinensis) showing emarginations.

Typical forms of Corolla. 14, Salver-shaped (primrose).

Primrose

Typical forms of Corolla. 14, Salver-shaped (primrose).

"<em>Scabious succisa</em>, the primrose scabious, is a common European plant, which bears purplish-blue flowers." &mdash;Finley, 1917

Primrose succisa

"Scabious succisa, the primrose scabious, is a common European plant, which bears purplish-blue…

A section of the fruit of the primrose succisa, <em>scabious succisa</em>.

Section of primrose succisa fruit

A section of the fruit of the primrose succisa, scabious succisa.

The flower of the primrose scabious, <em>scabious succisa</em>.

Flower of Scabious Succisa

The flower of the primrose scabious, scabious succisa.