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Cressler, Alan

Gentiana austromontana

Gentiana austromontana Pringle & Sharp

Appalachian Gentian, Blue Ridge Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GEAU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: NC , TN , VA , WV

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-11-09
Research By: SET, SCB

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