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Anderson, Beth

Primula parryi

Primula parryi A. Gray

Parry's Primrose

Primulaceae (Primrose Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: PRPA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Atop a rather stout, leafless flower stalk growing from a basal rosette of rather fleshy, oblong leaves bloom 3-12 deep pink flowers in a loose umbel.

In spite of the plant's carrion odor, its brilliant color makes it a favorite with mountain hikers.

From the Image Gallery

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Yellow , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , UT , WY
Native Distribution: Idaho and Montana to Nevada, northern Arizona, and northern New Mexico.
Native Habitat: Wet ground, often along streams, at high elevations.

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FAC			FAC				FAC

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Primula parryi in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Primula parryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Primula parryi

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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