Primula algida explained

Primula algida is a species of flowering plant within the family Primulaceae.^[1] This species was first described by Michael Friedrich Adams.^[2]

Description

Primula algida is a perennial species. Leaves are elliptic and grow from 1 – 6 cm long. The plant can grow from 3 – 20 cm tall when in flower due to its stem.^[3] Each stem holds 4 or more flowers, which can range in colour from mauve to violet.^[4] The roots of this species are thin and white.^[5]

Distribution

The native range of P. algida includes: Caucasus, Northern Iran, Northern Altai Republic, Mongolia, Pamir-Alay and Afghanistan.

Habitat

Primula algida grows on moist ground among grasses in alpine areas and wet meadows.

It also inhabits south facing rock ledges, cliffs and slopes.

This species is found at elevations between 2000-7000m.

References

1. Hassler M. (2019). World Plants: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World (version Nov 2018). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalog of Life, 2019 Annual Checklist (Roskov Y., Ower G., Orrell T., Nicolson D., Bailly N., Kirk PM, Bourgoin T., DeWalt RE, Decock W., Nieukerken E van, Zarucchi J., Penev L., eds.). Digital resource at www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2019. Species 2000: Naturalis, Leiden, the Netherlands. ISSN 2405-884X.
2. Adams (1805), In: Weber & Mohr, Beitr. 1: 46
3. 701520-1 . Primula algida . 16 March 2022.
4. Web site: Home . encyclopaedia.alpinegardensociety.net . 2022-03-16.
5. Web site: 2022-03-19 . Flora of Pakistan Primula algida . efloras.org.