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Centaurium venustum
Centaurium venustum (A. Gray) B.L. Rob.
Charming Centaury
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CEVE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: CA , NVGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Centaurium venustum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Centaurium venustum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Centaurium venustum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: TWC Staff