A plant from the primrose family found in Europe, Central and East Asia.
Perennial, perennial, herbaceous plant group belonging to the heather family with a growth height of up to approx. 20 cm. Subgroups include cyclamen, primula and cyclamen.
Of phytotherapeutic importance is the true cowslip, see below Primulae radix and Primulae flos.
See also cup primrose, which is of allergological importance.