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Gentianella amarella (L.) Boerner
Autumn dwarf gentian, Northern Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
USDA Symbol: GEAM3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A leafy plant with angled, erect stems, commonly with erect branches, and small, trumpet-shaped, purplish, bluish, or pinkish flowers from near base to top.
This native of Eurasia is one of the smaller, less showy gentians, but it often grows in dense, colorful patches. The genus name means little gentian, reflecting its relationship to Gentiana, a genus within which it was once included.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , SepDistribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , ID , ME , MN , MT , ND , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , VT , WA , WYCanada: AB , NB , NS
Native Distribution: Alaska south and east across much of Canada to Atlantic Coast and northeastern United States, and south to California, Arizona, New Mexico, and North Dakota.
Native Habitat: Meadows and moist areas, mostly in mountains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), AK(N), CAN(N), GL(N), SPM(N)
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-02-18Research By: TWC Staff
