How to Identify Primulaceae
Primulaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 206 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Primulaceae Species
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume
Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume
Ardisia japonica is a low evergreen shrub grown as an ornamental and used in tra…
Ardisia crispa (Thunb.) A.DC.
Ardisia crispa (Thunb.) A.DC.
Ardisia crispa (Japanese holly) is an evergreen ornamental shrub in the Primulac…
Dodecatheon pulchellum (Raf.) Merr.
Dodecatheon pulchellum (Raf.) Merr.
Primula pauciflora, synonym Dodecatheon pulchellum, is a variable herbaceous per…
Primula suffrutescens A.Gray
Primula suffrutescens A.Gray
Primula suffrutescens is a California-endemic subshrub that grows in mountain ro…
Myrsine melanophloeos (L.) R.Br.
Myrsine melanophloeos (L.) R.Br.
Myrsine melanophloeos is a hardy evergreen tree cultivated ornamentally, with st…
Myrsine linearifolia Hosaka
Myrsine linearifolia Hosaka
Myrsine linearifolia is a rare threatened flowering shrub/tree endemic to Kauai,…
Cyclamen persicum Mill.
Cyclamen persicum Mill.
Cyclamen persicum is a semi-poisonous perennial herb cultivated widely as an orn…
⚠️ Poisonous
Dodecatheon frenchii (Vasey) Rydb.
Dodecatheon frenchii (Vasey) Rydb.
Primula frenchii, or French's shootingstar, is a flowering plant native to centr…
Lysimachia asperulifolia Poir.
Lysimachia asperulifolia Poir.
Lysimachia asperulifolia is a rhizomatous perennial herb native to the US Atlant…
Myrsine divaricata A.Cunn.
Myrsine divaricata A.Cunn.
Myrsine divaricata is an endemic New Zealand dioecious evergreen shrub or small …
Lysimachia hybrida Michx.
Lysimachia hybrida Michx.
Lysimachia hybrida, commonly Mississippi loosestrife, is a widespread yellow-flo…
Primula elatior (L.) L.
Primula elatior (L.) L.
Primula elatior, the oxlip, is a perennial flowering plant cultivated as a garde…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Primulaceae?
Primulaceae plants belong to the Ericales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 206 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Primulaceae?
Primulaceae is classified in the order Ericales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 206 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Primulaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Primulaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Primulaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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