The British Primrose is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae. It is native to the British Isles and is also known as the Common Primrose or English Primrose. The scientific name for this species is Primula vulgaris. It is closely related to the COWSLIP, which is also known by its scientific name Primula veris. Both plants are found in meadows and grasslands throughout Europe and have been used for centuries in herbal medicine.