Primula florindae

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Primula florindae, the Tibetan cowslip or giant cowslip, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae.[1][2] It is native to southeastern Tibet, where it grows in huge numbers close to rivers such as the Tsangpo. It is a substantial herbaceous perennial growing to Script error: No such module "convert". tall by Script error: No such module "convert". wide. In summer the flower stalks rise from basal rosettes of Script error: No such module "convert". long leaves. They bear clusters of 20–40 yellow, pendent, bell-like, delicately scented flowers with a mealy white bloom.[3]

The plant was first collected for western horticulture in 1924 by the British botanist Frank Kingdon-Ward, and was named after his wife Florinda.

This plant grows best in very moist conditions as its home is the margins of rivers. It is cold-hardy as long as its roots are not allowed to dry out.

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[4]

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