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Gentiana linearis (Narrowleaf gentian)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Gentiana linearis Froel.

Narrowleaf gentian, Narrow-leaved gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

USDA Symbol: GELI3

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Narrow-leaved Gentian (Gentiana linearis), which occurs chiefly in northeastern North America, south in mountains as far as West Virginia, has very narrow leaves and open flowers.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue , Violet
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: MA , MD , ME , MI , NH , NJ , NY , PA , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: NB , NL
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Bumble Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-16
Research By: TWC Staff

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