What is another word for primula?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɪmjʊlə] (IPA)

Primula is a word that refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. These plants are known for their colorful flowers that bloom in spring, and are often found in gardens, parks and natural areas. There are several synonyms for Primula, including cowslip, oxlip, primrose, and polyanthus. Cowslip and oxlip refer specifically to species within the Primula genus, while primrose is a more general term used to describe many different types of spring-blooming flowers. Polyanthus is a term used to describe a hybrid plant with several different Primula species as parents. All of these terms can be used interchangeably with Primula when discussing these beautiful flowering plants.

Synonyms for Primula:

What are the hypernyms for Primula?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Primula

Ants and Bees afford us familiar instances among animals; and among plants the interesting case of the genus primula has recently been described by Mr. Darwin.
"On the Origin and Metamorphoses of Insects"
Sir John Lubbock
On our left the mountain rose bare and steep, fringed with a few straggling bushes, and here and there a clinging patch of rose-coloured primula.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
158, 313. primula petiolaris, i.
"Himalayan Journals V2."
J. D. Hooker

Related words: primula flower, primula blossoms, primula plants, primula care, primula plant care, primula plant care in winter

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