Cortusa matthioli

Common names: Bear's-ear Sanicle

Genus: Cortusa

Species: Cortusa matthioli

Class: Pentandria

Order: Monogynia

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Cortusa

Modern Species: Cortusa matthioli

Modern Family: Primulaceae

Plant Type: perennial

Color: purple violet

Season: May and June

Native Region: Widespread in the mountains of Europe, but may be native to Siberia

Artist: S. Edwards, Sansum