The term OXLIP is a combination of two plants, the PRIMROSE (8 letters) and the PRIMULA (7 letters). The PRIMROSE is a perennial flowering plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in grassy meadows and woodlands. The PRIMULA is a genus of flowering plants that includes over 400 species. They are found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and have colorful flowers. Both the PRIMROSE and the PRIMULA are popular garden plants.