Primulaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 206 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Cyclamen africanum Boiss. & Reut.
Cyclamen africanum is a cyclamen species that differs in growth from C. hederifo…
Lysimachia foemina (Mill.) U.Manns & Anderb.
Lysimachia foemina is an herbaceous flowering plant classified as a separate spe…
Androsace nivalis (Lindl.) Wendelbo
Androsace nivalis is a mat-forming flowering plant endemic to central Washington…
Dodecatheon frigidum Cham. & Schltdl.
Dodecatheon frigidum, also called Primula frigida, is an herbaceous perennial na…
Primula marginata Curtis
Primula marginata is a small evergreen herbaceous perennial grown as a garden or…
Primula suffrutescens A.Gray
Primula suffrutescens is a California-endemic subshrub that grows in mountain ro…
Dodecatheon hendersonii A.Gray
Dodecatheon hendersonii A.Gray is a variable deciduous flowering plant native to…
⚠️ Poisonous
Lysimachia maritima (L.) Galasso, Banfi & Soldano
Lysimachia maritima is a primrose family species with apetalous flowers and a ci…
Hottonia inflata Elliott
Hottonia inflata, or featherfoil, is an aquatic wildflower found in still freshw…
Lysimachia monelli (L.) U.Manns & Anderb.
Lysimachia monelli, blue pimpernel, is a Mediterranean flowering plant often gro…
Lysimachia arvensis (L.) U.Manns & Anderb.
Lysimachia arvensis, scarlet pimpernel, is an invasive toxic plant with document…
⚠️ Poisonous
Lysimachia quadrifolia L.
Lysimachia quadrifolia L. is a perennial herb with yellow flowers that grows in …
Primulaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. In contrast, the leaf stalks of Cyclamen hederifolium grow outward first before bending upward, creating a distinct "elbow" shape. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Primulaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. They feature either pinnate or bipinnate divisions.
Yes, some Primulaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Primulaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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