oxlip

American  

[oks-lip] / ˈɒksˌlɪp /

noun

1. a Eurasian primrose, Primula elatior, having clusters of small yellow flowers on a long stem.

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oxlip British  

/ ˈɒksˌlɪp /

noun

1. Also called: paigle.  a primulaceous Eurasian woodland plant, Primula elatior, with small drooping pale yellow flowers

2. Also called: false oxlip.  a similar and related plant that is a natural hybrid between the cowslip and primrose

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Etymology

Origin of oxlip

First recorded before 1100, spelled oxsanslyppan

Example Sentences

The oxlip a hybrid naturally produced between Primula veris and vulgaris.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Long-styled oxlip, by its own pollen: 24 flowers fertilised, produced five capsules, containing 6, 10, 20, 8, and 14 seeds.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Seeds from the long-styled oxlip fertilised by its own pollen were sown, and three long-styled plants raised.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Professor Henslow had previously transplanted into his garden a cowslip, which completely changed its appearance during the following year, and now resembled an oxlip.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles

Long-styled cowslip, by pollen of short-styled oxlip: 8 flowers fertilised, produced one capsule, containing 26 seeds.

From The Different Forms of Flowers on Plants of the Same Species by Darwin, Charles