cowslip

Overview

Cowslip (Primula veris) is an herbaceous perennial wildflower native to Europe and parts of northwest Asia. It grows up to 30 cm high and blooms in the spring. These lovely wildflowers boast cup-shaped, pale yellow flowers in small clusters of up to 15 blossoms. The attractive green leaves grow in rosettes and are covered in tiny hairs. Cowslip is perfect for herbal remedies, for example, an infusion of the fresh flowers can be used for coughs and colds. The plant's name is derived from “cow’s dung”, referring to the fact that cowslip prefers moist, well-drained soils found in cow pasture lands.

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