Parry's Primrose
Primula parryi
Family:
Primrose (Primulaceae)
AKA:
Photo taken on:
July 31, 2005
Location:
Poverty Gulch, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Subalpine to alpine
Habitat:
Stream banks, wet areas
Grows to 16". Leaves are basal and erect and can have a skunk-like odor. The bright magenta flowers have a yellow eye.
Flora of North America reference.