Primrose, Primula
vulgaris
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Family of primulaceae
Everybody knows primroses, which start to flower in February and until
all the month of April they gladden the humid meadows with their pale
yellow colour. Primrose deserves the Honour to represent the Spring, whose
name in French derives from primrose (printemps).
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Use
In Mugello this plant is very common, it has medical properties
as its roots are relaxing, diuretic and laxative. It seems that its
juice represents a good remedy against headache of nervous origin.
Flowers and leaves are edible and they can be used in salads, furthermore
flowers can be used to decorate fruit-salad or jelly fruits. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
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