Primula Veris, commonly known as Cowslip, is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial of the primrose family that is noted for its early to mid-spring bloom of showy, noddy, lemon yellow flowers. It is native to temperate areas of Asia and Europe. It has been introduced and has naturalized in eastern North America. It is also a popular medicinal plant for treating coughs and colds.

It flowers from May to March. This is when bright yellow flowers with a pale green calyx form on the hairy stems and are arranged in umbels. The flowers also exude a pleasantly sweet fragrance.