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Wildflowers of Europe

Primula veris

Family : PRIMULACEAE (Primrose Family)
Common Name (UK) : Cowslip
Common Name (DE) : Schlüsselblume
Common Name (FR) : Coucou des prés
Habitat : Open forests, paths, pastures, clearings.
Remarks : Said to have medicinal properties especially as a sedative. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten as a salad.
Introduced to the U.S.
First appearing : April
Abundance :

  • Location :Bad Urach, Swabian Alb.
    N48° 29.789' E9° 21.579'
  • Photo Date :April 16, 2005
  • Location : Along the Lindach river in the Schönbuch Forest.
    N48° 35.233' E8° 59.044'
  • Photo Date :April 16, 2005
  • Location : Along the Lindach river in the Schönbuch Forest.
    N48° 35.233' E8° 59.044'
  • Siting Date : April 16, 2005
  • Location : Goldersbach watershed in the Schönbuch Forest.
    N48° 35.272' E8° 57.766'
  • Photo Date :April 17, 2005
  • Location : Near the place called Rappenberg not far from Leonberg.
    N48° 46.580' E9° 02.444'