2083 The oxlip (primula elatior)
Belgium
Fotographer Marc De Schuyter
The oxlip is a small perennial plant, from the more than 500 species counting flower family of the primula’s. In former days, this plant was used as a medicine against epilepsy, cough and rheumatism. The plant contains saponin, used as basic material in the pharmaceutical industry.
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