Flowering plants of the genus Primula of the family Primulaceae, chiefly occurring in the Northern Hemisphere in cool or mountainous regions. The plants are low-growing, usually perennial herbs; a few are biennials.

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Britannica Editors. "primrose". Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Jan. 2022, https://www.britannica.com/plant/primrose-plant. Accessed 16 August 2026.