*Primrose has hairy stem that can reach 4 to 12 inches in height. *Primrose was often used in treatment of paralysis, gout and rheumatism in the past. *19th April is celebrated as the "Primrose day" in the United Kingdom. *Primrose has tongue-like, green leaves. They are wrinkled and toothed on the edges. *Latin name for the primrose is "Primula". *primrose is one of the first plants that bloom in the spring.