The False Oxlip (Primula. x Polyantha)
A hybrid of the Primrose (Primula Vulgaris) and Cowslip (Primula veris).
Although I shot these images the same time as the "Flowers of the Forest" post, I thought it was appropriate to keep them separate as the False Oxlip is a hybrid of two flowers and not a singular species.
Yes I think that was wise tokeep them separate. I don't know whther I have seen this Hybrid myself. Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteIts not everywhere you see them Margaret, I only know for two places to find them.
DeleteNice shots Roy.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian.
DeleteThat's a very pretty flower, I'd just go "oh, cowslip" without thinking
ReplyDeleteIts quite a bit different to a Cowslip really Simon.
DeleteSweet little flowers. I think it is cool that they hybridize naturally.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty little flower!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alison.
DeleteI will have to look out for these, and pay much more attention!
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzie.
DeleteLovely shots, we get a lot at a place I visit, one of the first flowers to come out in this spot, most of them finished now.
ReplyDeleteAmanda xx
Thanks Amanda.
DeleteI have both the Cowslip and Primrose in my garden and yes, I have also the False Oxlip, self seeded :-) I did not know it was called False Oxlip. I have loads of primroses and someone is nipping off the flowers leaving the stems of each flower including the flowers of the false oxlip. I can only think mice, we do have woodmice, or a vole, although I have not seen one in my garden for months. A woodmouse was on my birdtable today, lovely little creature but not if it is destructive to my primroses :-(
ReplyDeleteVarious birds will eat flower heads as well Lyn.
DeleteYes there is a true Oxlip as well, but I doubt that I have ever seen one.
Beautiful pictures, which I think it is the third most beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Tinie
Thanks Tinie.
DeleteUna flor brillante y hermosa con un hermoso color suave. Foto 1 y 3, yo personalmente y encuentra la mejor.
ReplyDeleteThanks Helma.
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