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Sabatia formosa
Sabatia formosa Buckley
Stately Rose Gentian, Stately Rose-gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: SAFO7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: LA , OK , TXNative Habitat: Granitic soils, sandy loam.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterResearch Literature
Reslit 3115 - Morphological and Allozymic Evidence for Sabatia formosa (Gentianaceae) in the Section campestria (1980) Nancy B. Bell and L. James LesterThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Sabatia formosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sabatia formosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sabatia formosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-03Research By: CBR