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Gentianopsis virgata (Lesser fringed gentian)
Bengston, Bennie

Gentianopsis virgata (Raf.) Holub

Lesser fringed gentian, Smaller fringed gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonyms: Gentiana procera

USDA Symbol: gevi6

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Gentianopsis virgata is similar to G. crinita but has narrow leaves, a shorter fringe, and is only 6-18 inches (15-45 cm) high. It occurs in boggy, Midwestern prairies and limy areas.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: IA , IL , IN , MI , MN , ND , NY , OH , PA , SD , WI
Canada: MB , ON
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-08-18
Research By: TWC Staff

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