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Primula fragrans  Mast & Reveal
Scented shooting star
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Primula fragrans is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Genus: Primula
Family: Primulaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Toxicity: Possible skin irritation from touching any part of this plant.

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + POWO

Alternate Names:
JEFDodecatheon redolens
Information about  Primula fragrans from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

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[Wikipedia] Range: This wildflower is native from California through Nevada to western Utah. It grows in moist areas, especially in the Sierra Nevada and eastern Transverse Ranges. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 03/30/2025).