''Primula mistassinica'', also known as Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose or bird's-eye primrose, is a flowering

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of the genus ''

Primula ''Primula'' () is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. They include the primrose ('' P. vulgaris''), a familiar wildflower of banks and verges. Other common species are '' P. auricula'' (auricula), '' P. veris'' (cow ...

''. The

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Lake Mistassini Lake Mistassini () is the largest natural lake by surface area in the province of Quebec, Canada, with a total surface area of approximately and a net area (water surface area only) of . It is located in the Jamésie region of the province, appro ...

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. It is native to the northeastern

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and much of Canada. Although it is the most widespread species of North American primroses, ''P. mistassinica'' is considered rare or imperiled in many parts of its range. Its rarity is often related to its restrictive habit requirements, particularly toward the southern extent of its range. Habitats for this plant include damp cliffs,

marshes A marsh is a wetland that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.Keddy, P.A. 2010. Wetland Ecology: Principles and Conservation (2nd edition). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. 497 p Marshes can often be found at ...

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, and the shores of lakes and rivers.

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mistassinica Flora of the Northeastern United States Flora of Canada Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Primulaceae-stub