| Primula florindae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Primulaceae |
| Genus: | Primula |
| Species: | P. florindae |
| Binomial name | |
| Primula florindae Kingdon-Ward |
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Primula florindae, also known as the giant cowslip, is a native of southeastern Tibet, where it grows in huge numbers close to rivers like the Tsangpo.
It has clusters of 20–40 yellow bell-like flowers which hang from stalks up to 90–120 cm high, and a basal rosette of 5–20 cm long leaves. Delicately scented.
It was first collected in 1924 by Frank Kingdon-Ward and was named after his wife Florind.
This plant grows best in very moist conditions as its home is the margins of rivers. It is cold-hardy as long as its roots are not allowed to dry out. It is usually available from larger or specialist garden centres.
Commonly known as the "Giant Himalayan Cowslip".