Primula vulgaris Huds.

It grows 10-15 cm high and spreads 15-40 cm wide. The leaves have teeth. The leaves are often downy underneath. Flowers appear singly amongst the leaves. They are pale yellow and fragrant. They are 30 mm wide.

Woods and hedgerows on acid and calcareous soils. Also found in the open on north-facing slopes in south-western England.

The young leaves are eaten cooked and raw. The leaves are used in soups. The flowers are eaten raw in salads. They are also cooked or used in conserves. The flowers are fermented with water and sugar. Both leaves and flowers are made into syrup or tea. The leaves are used for sarma in Turkey. They are rolled around a filling of rice or minced meat.

Plants can be grown from seed. Plants can also be divided.