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Despite its horticultural significance, genomic resources for this species remain limited, hindering molecular studies and genomics-assisted breeding. Here, we report the first highly contiguous nuclear genome assembly of C. persicum generated using high-fidelity long-read sequencing. The assembled genome spans 1.48 Gb, consisting of 126 contigs with an N50 length of 52.3 Mb. Telomeric repeat analysis identified 8 contigs containing telomeric sequences at both ends, suggesting the presence of near-complete chromosome assemblies. Genome completeness assessment using BUSCO indicated 98.1% completeness. Repetitive sequences occupied 82.9% of the assembly, with long terminal repeat retrotransposons accounting for 42.1% of the genome. A total of 40,223 protein-coding genes were predicted, with a complete BUSCO score of 95.7%. Comparative orthogroup analysis with 5 representative eudicot species identified 430 orthogroups specific to C. persicum and 363 orthogroups shared exclusively between C. persicum and Primula kwangtungensis, indicating the presence of both lineage-specific and Primulaceae-conserved gene families. These findings provide critical insights into gene family evolution within Primulaceae and establish an essential comparative framework for future genomic studies. 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