About Dodecatheon dentatum Hook.
Scientific name: Dodecatheon dentatum Hook., also known as Primula latiloba. It is an herbaceous perennial that reaches 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) in height. This species has toothed (dentate) leaves, a trait that inspires one of its common names. Its leaves have pointed oval blades up to 10 cm long and 6 cm wide, with wavy or toothed edges. Each leaf is carried on a long, winged petiole. The inflorescence holds 1 to 12 flowers, and grows from a tall, erect flowering stalk. The flower corolla has five white lobes, each 1 to 2 centimeters long. These lobes curve backward away from the center of the flower, which holds one style surrounded by large reddish, purplish or black pollen-containing anthers. Its blooming period runs from May to July, and its petals are white or cream. It is the only shooting star species that has populations with consistently all-white flowers. In cultivation, Primula latiloba is grown as a perennial ornamental plant. It is used in traditional shade gardens and native plant shade gardens, and has special value to native bumble bees. Plants of this species usually go dormant almost immediately after flowering.
