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Primula crocifolia Pax & K.Hoffm., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 96. 1921.

Section Crystallophlomis
Link to Flora of China description
Type specimen: Limpricht 1932 resides at Universität Wien (specimen WU 0059712 ) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (specimen E00024553) also Limpricht 2027, 2032 (isosyntypes) resides at Universität Wien (specimen WU 0059713 ) and Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (specimens E00024555, E00024556, E00024554).

Epithet: Named for the crocus like leaves.
Distribution: Sichuan, China.

Found only by Limpricht growing on screes near Dawo and Schtiala, Sichuan. This is a small species to 8cm, with yellow flowers, oblong lobes entire. The most striking feature are the very narrow leaves, white farinose below and with slightly dentate margins. If you have an image of this species, please contact the webmaster. 如果你有这个物种的图像,请与网站管理员联系。

Type specimen
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