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Primula elatior (L.) Hill

oxlip (Primulaceae)

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RestrictedVery strong tendencySE
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Primula elatior is native to southern East Anglia and a small area near Berkhamsted in the Chilterns.

Schneeberg, Austria; 2004-06-13

 oxlip / Primula elatior: _Primula elatior_ is native to southern East Anglia and a small area near Berkhamsted in the Chilterns.

The flowers of Primula elatior are like those of Primula vulgaris but held aloft on a tall stem.

Alpi Apuane, Italy; 2005-05-22

 oxlip / Primula elatior: The flowers of _Primula elatior_ are like those of _Primula vulgaris_ but held aloft on a tall stem.

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