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Gentiana rubricaulis
Gentiana rubricaulis Schwein.
Closed Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Dasystephana grayi, Gentiana linearis ssp. rubricaulis, Gentiana linearis var. lanceolata, Gentiana linearis var. latifolia
USDA Symbol: GERU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , VioletBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Pale greenish violet to white or gray tinged with blue.
Distribution
USA: ME , MI , MN , WICanada: NB
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Bumble BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 26 - Minnesota Wildflowers: a field guide to the flora of Minnesota (2009)Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana rubricaulis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana rubricaulis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana rubricaulis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: TWC Staff