Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cyclamen persicum
- Genus
- Cyclamen
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Leaf shape
- CordaterecordedHeart-shaped, with a notch at the base.“Wild plants have heart-shaped, fleshy leaves, up to 14 cm (6 in) usually green with lighter markings on the upper surface.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leaf margin
- ToothedrecordedA saw-like or jagged edge (serrate or dentate).“The leaf margin is slightly thickened and usually serrated.” — Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Typical of the family
Characters marked “recorded” are for Persian Cyclamen itself; the rest are typical of the Primulaceae family.
Flower & fruit characters
- Flower colour
- Pinkrecorded
Typical of the family
- Inflorescence
- Umbel
Characters marked “recorded” are for Persian Cyclamen itself; the rest are typical of the Primulaceae family — flowering plants only.
About Persian Cyclamen
Persian Cyclamen (Cyclamen persicum) is a species in the Primulaceae family.
Uses
Parts of this plant are reported as poisonous — treat it as unsafe to eat and wash your hands after handling.
Botanical family
Primulaceae
Primrose Or Primula Family
Persian Cyclamen belongs to the Primulaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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