primrose
noun
prim·rose
ˈprim-ˌrōz 
: any of a genus (Primula of the family Primulaceae, the primrose family) of perennial herbs with large tufted basal leaves and showy variously colored flowers compare evening primrose
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Pausing to appreciate ancient petroglyphs or a primrose that blooms for just one day.
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
By spring, natives had won: North American primrose, goldenrod and coneflowers sprouted.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Set out cool-season annuals, including pansies, primrose and stock, but wait until cooler months in warmer regions.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Polyanthus primrose produces velvety blooms in rich blue, purple, burgundy, and golden hues above lush green foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
By spring, natives had won: North American primrose, goldenrod and coneflowers sprouted.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Set out cool-season annuals, including pansies, primrose and stock, but wait until cooler months in warmer regions.
—Tina Chen, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
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primrose
noun
prim·rose
ˈprim-ˌrōz
: any of a genus of herbs with large leaves arranged at the base of the stem and showy variously colored flowers in clusters on leafless stalks
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