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Gentiana algida (Arctic gentian)
Bransford, W.D. Mrs.

Gentiana algida Pallas

Arctic Gentian, Whitish gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

USDA Symbol: GEAL2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Arctic Gentian is a member of the family Gentianaceae. Gentians are leafy herbs, commonly with showy bell- or trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in a branched cluster.
Flowers: radially symmetrical; sepals 4 or 5, free or united; petals 5, united; sta

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: purple blotches

Distribution

USA: AK , CO , MT , NM , UT , WY
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N)
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Additional resources

USDA: Find Gentiana algida in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gentiana algida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana algida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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