Primula meadia
species of plant
Primula meadia (syn. Dodecatheon meadia), known by the common names shooting star, eastern shooting star, American cowslip, roosterheads, and prairie pointers is a species of flowering plant in the primula family Primulaceae. Also, the plant belongs to a group of herbaceous perennials.
Habitat
The Dodecatheon genus that consists of over 12 species is native to North America. Primula meadia is the most widespread species within this genus and can be found in the central and eastern United States. Specifically, the plant grows in areas ranging from southern Wisconsin to western Pennsylvania and southeastern Texas and Georgia.
It has a wide natural habitat, being found in both forests and prairies. It is most often found in calcareous areas.It can be locally common in some areas of its range, however, it can become rare on its geographic edges.
Description
Primula meadia is a perennial, growing to 8–20 in (203–508 mm) high, with flowers that emerge from a basal rosette of leaves (scapose). The petals are reflexed and have a column of anthers that sticks out from the flower.
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