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The primroses (genus Primula) are a large and horticulturally important group of flowering plants. The more than 400 species are divided into several botanical sections. The thousands of hybrids and horticultural selections can be grouped into five main types: Auricula type, with ear-shaped flowers; Candelabra type, with tiered flowers on stalks; Acaulis type, with very short stems; Juliana type, which are small; and the Polyanthus type, with numerous flower clusters. The common primrose and many hybrids developed from it are included in this last type, which is further subdivided into numerous Series.