Primula sp.
Primrose, shooting star, Shooting Star
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Family: Primulaceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Primula sp. (Primrose) is a non-native California perennial in the Primulaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lantana: Primula has backward-swept petals in umbrella-shaped clusters; Lantana has flat-faced flowers in dense rounded heads.; vs Pelargonium: Primula petals reflex dramatically backward with stamens forming a cone; Pelargonium petals spread forward with separate stamens.; vs Oenothera: Primula flowers have backward-swept petals in umbel clusters; Oenothera has bowl-shaped flowers opening singly or in spikes.; vs Cistanthe: Primula has backward-swept petals and cone-shaped stamens; Cistanthe has flat, rounded petals with separate stamens.; vs Kalanchoe: Primula is an herbaceous wildflower with reflexed petals; Kalanchoe is a succulent with tubular upright flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Primula sp. native to California?
No. Primula sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Primula sp. belong to?
Primula sp. is in the Primulaceae family, genus Primula.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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