Primula elatior aka Oxlip

Primula elatior, also known as the oxlip or true oxlip, is a flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It can be found in nutrient-poor and calcium-rich damp woods and meadows across Europe, extending from Denmark and southern Sweden to the Altai Mountains in Russia and the Kola Peninsula. In the British Isles, it is also present. This semi-evergreen perennial typically reaches a height of 30cm and forms a rosette of ovate to oblong leaves. Its erect stems bear one-sided clusters of dark-eyed yellow flowers, each measuring about 2.5cm in width. The oxlip is an herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial that grows up to 30cm tall and spreads about 25cm wide. It features a rosette of leaves ranging from 5-15cm long and 2-6cm broad. During spring, it produces clusters of light yellow flowers, with 10-30 blooms together on a single stem that can reach 10-30cm in height. Each flower measures approximately 9-15mm in diameter. The primrose's leaves are rich in vitamin C, making it a valuable remedy for exhaustion and anemia. Its flowers and leaves were used to prepare diaphoretic and soothing decoctions, as well as ointments for eczema. Additionally, the dried leaf powder was used to treat scurvy, while the roots boiled in milk were employed for treating consumption and fever.