Oxlip
Oxlip (/'ɒkslɪp/)
The Oxlip (/'ɒkslɪp/), scientifically known as Primula elatior, is a flowering plant species in the family Primulaceae. It is native to nutrient-rich and calcareous soils in damp woods throughout Europe.
Etymology
The term "Oxlip" is derived from the Old English words "oxa" and "slyppe", which mean "ox" and "slip", respectively. The name is believed to have been given due to the plant's tendency to grow in damp, slippery places where oxen were likely to tread.
Description
Oxlips are perennial plants that grow up to 30 cm tall. They have a rosette of leaves at the base and a stem bearing a cluster of bright yellow flowers. The leaves are oblong to spoon-shaped and the flowers have a tubular corolla with a yellow eye.
Related Terms
- Primulaceae: The family of flowering plants to which the Oxlip belongs.
- Perennial plant: A plant that lives for more than two years. Oxlips are perennial plants.
- Corolla (botany): The whorl of petals of a flower. The Oxlip has a tubular corolla.
- Rosette (botany): A circular arrangement of leaves. Oxlips have a rosette of leaves at their base.
See Also
- Primula veris: A closely related species, also known as the Cowslip.
- Primula vulgaris: Another closely related species, commonly known as the Primrose.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxlip
- Wikipedia's article - Oxlip
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