Primula takedana




Family Primulaceae
Scientific name Primula takedana Tatewaki
Synonyms none
Common name (Japanese common name) teshio-kozakura (テシオコザクラ, 天塩小桜 [meaning: Teshio River tyny cherry blossoms weed])
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Hokkaido (around Teshio River)
(Other nations) none
Habitat Alpine rocks
Chromosomal number unknown
Description Leaves ca. 5cm across. Scapes 15-20cm tall. Flowers white corollas 6-8mm long, flowering in May to June. Perennial plants.
Reference Primula takedana Tatew.
Primula takedana Tatew.
Note Rare species. Endemic to Japan.



April 2008
at Tsukuba Botanical Garden
April 2008
at Tsukuba Botanical Garden
April 2008
at Tsukuba Botanical Garden