Primula parryi
(Parry's Primrose)
Primula parryi, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 2232
Primula parryi, Shrine Ridge Trail, Eagle Co. 6950
Primula parryi, Straight Creek Trail, Summit Co. 5048
Primula parryi, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6767
Primula parryi, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6756
Primula parryi, Crystal Lakes, Summit Co. 6071
Primula parryi, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co. 6413
Primula parryi, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 0734
| Scientific Name | Primula parryi | USDA PLANTS Symbol | PRPA |
| Common Name | Brook Primrose, Parry's Primrose | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24029 |
| Family | Primulaceae (Primrose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (9200 to 14000 ft.); moist areas along streams, in meadows and around boulders. Plant: Erect perennial with stout, leafless stems 6 to 20 inches tall. Leaves: Basal leaves broadly oblanceolate to elliptic leaves up to 13+ inches long, fleshy, smooth, smelly. Inflorescence: Umbel of 3 to 20 flowers, each 1/2 to 1 inch across, on arching pedicels up to 4 inches long with 5 notched deep pink petals and yellow centers. Bloom Period: July and August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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