Primula vulgaris

Primula vulgaris is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Primrose.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Vomiting

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Primula vulgaris is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae, native to Eurasia. The common name of this plant is primrose, or occasionally common primrose or English primrose to distinguish it from other Primula species referred to as primroses.

Common Names

  • Primrose

Also recorded as English primrose.

Facts

Family
Primulaceae
Native to
Flanders, Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region, Flemish Region, Walloon Region
In the wild
GB, FR, CH, IE, NL, IT + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.