Family: Primulaceae or Primrose
Ecology/ Botany:
These perennial, earthly stars prefer open meadows with spring moisture when in bloom. They like the dry climatic regions in forest zones of Interior Douglas Fir or Ponderosa Pine but are also frequently found along coastal British Columbia and Washington.
Medicinal/Traditional/Other Uses:
They have been used as a charm to bring wealth by Nlaka’pamux (Thompson) people and as an infusion for an eye wash by Syilx (Okanagan) people.
References/Other useful Links:
Parish, Coupe, Lloyd. 1996. Plants of Southern Interior British Columbia. B. C. Ministry of Forests and Lone Pine Publishing.