Large leaved primrose (Primula macrophylla) in the Valley of Flowers

Wildflower of the valley

Large leaved primrose

Primula macrophylla

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How easy to find
Very rare — you need to search for it — local knowledge helps
Flower size
Medium to large
Family
Primulaceae (Primrose family)
Type
Perennial
Height
large,medium
Flower colour
red,blue
Flowering
May to Early July

About Large leaved primrose

Primula macrophylla is a stout perennial herb. Leaves are elliptic lanceolate or oblanceolate, denticulate along the margins. Flowers are purple, lilac or violet. Flowers are found in dense umbels. The specific name macrophylla means large leaved.

Where to find it

  • Near the entrance of the valley
  • Around Hemkund Sahib

Habitat

Damp areas, mountain slopes and alpine meadows.

Uses & folklore

In Tibet whole plant is used for treating diarrhea, fever and inflammation of liver too.

Flowers you may see alongside

All flowers

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