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primrose

[prim-rohz] / ˈprɪmˌroʊz /


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"You can't argue with a primrose, they're absolutely glorious... red campions will flower all year round, and they are just so beneficial to all sorts of insects and wildlife," she said.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

At field sites in eastern Washington, the researchers collected scent samples from pale evening primrose flowers.

From Science Daily Feb. 8, 2024

Everything from the primrose to the milkweed to the Echinacea purpurea, is allowed to flourish.

From National Geographic Jul. 20, 2023

The desert climate allows for some of the earlier blooms in California, including desert primrose, desert sunflower and blooming cactuses.

From New York Times Apr. 1, 2023

At which Miss Maggie turned as pink and fluttery as a primrose.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

After the long British winter, creamy primroses and pink campions push out from the banks.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 11, 2026

The letter also refers to primroses the late queen had picked, which she instructed be shared among staff at Royal Lodge.

From BBC Feb. 27, 2026

Evening primroses are thin and crinkled with a tissue-like texture, which is one of my favorite textures to incorporate in my work.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2022

Some perennials, like primroses, can be gently teased apart with your fingers.

From Seattle Times Mar. 12, 2022

When I took my bike on its first spin, my hair blew in my face as wild primroses and bluebells flashed pink and purple along the fence.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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