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Gentiana affinis (Pleated gentian)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Gentiana affinis Griseb.

Pleated gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

USDA Symbol: geaf

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The Gentians are named after King Gentius of ancient Illyria, who is said to have discovered the medicinal value of these plants.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MN , MT , ND , NM , NV , OR , SD , TX , UT , WA , WY
Canada: SK
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Soil Moisture: Moist

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Bumble Bees

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

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-09-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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