Cowslip: alternatives and connections

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Cowslip

A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.

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Primrose 76% connected

An early flowering plant of the genus Primula (P. vulgaris) closely allied to the cowslip. There are several varieties, as the white-, the red-, the…

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Primula 76% connected

The genus of plants including the primrose (Primula vera).

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Kingcup 92% connected

The common buttercup.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Marsh marigold 92% connected

A perennial plant of the genus Caltha (C. palustris), growing in wet places and bearing bright yellow flowers. In the United States it is used as a p…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Paigle 92% connected

A species of Primula, either the cowslip or the primrose.

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