Auricula

/ɔːˈrɪkjələ/ noun

Definition

A genus of plants with ear-shaped leaves, commonly known as auricula primrose, or the diminutive form for a small ear structure.

Etymology

From Latin 'auricula,' meaning 'little ear,' referring to the distinctive ear-shaped leaves of the plant that distinguish it from other primroses.

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Auricula primroses became wildly popular among Victorian gardeners—collectors would compete for rare varieties with differently colored flowers, making them the 'Pokemon cards' of the 1800s!

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