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Primula vulgaris, common primrose
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Primula vulgaris, common primrose
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London. By William Kilburn (1745-1818)
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Primula vulgaris, commonly known as the common primrose, is a beautiful and iconic flowering plant belonging to the Primulaceae family, specifically the Primuloideae subfamily and the Primula genus. This exquisite illustration of Primula vulgaris is taken from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London, and was expertly drawn by the skilled hand of William Kilburn in the late 18th century. The common primrose is a small, herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is characterized by its rosette of glossy, green leaves and its clusters of long, yellow, cream-colored flowers that bloom in the early spring. The flowers have five petals and are arranged in a bell or funnel shape. Primula vulgaris is an angiosperm, a type of seed-producing plant that encloses its seeds in an ovary. It is a dicot, meaning it has two cotyledons or seed leaves. The common primrose is also an eudicot, which is a subgroup of dicots that have certain characteristics, such as having flowers with four or five petals and sepals. The common primrose is a valuable addition to any botanical collection, and this stunning illustration by William Kilburn is a testament to its beauty and significance in the plant kingdom. The Primulaceae family, to which Primula vulgaris belongs, is part of the larger group of flowering plants known as the magnoliophyta, or flowering plants. This group includes all flowering plants, except for the conifers, and is further divided into several smaller groups, including the Ericales, which includes the Primulaceae. This illustration of Primula vulgaris is a reminder of the rich history of botanical discovery and the importance of preserving and studying the natural world. It is a beautiful addition to any collection of botanical art and a testament to the skill and dedication of the naturalists and artists of the past.
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