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Gentianella microcalyx

Gentianella microcalyx (Lemmon) J.M. Gillett

Chiricahua Dwarf Gentian, Chiricahua Dwarf-gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s): Gentiana microcalyx

USDA Symbol: GEMI3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

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

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White or pale lavender.

Distribution

USA: AZ
Native Habitat: Along streams and ponds, moist pine-oak forests, common in burned areas.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-03
Research By: CBR

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