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Gentiana algida
Gentiana algida Pall.
Whitish Gentian, Arctic Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Gentiana romanzovii, Gentianodes algida
USDA Symbol: GEAL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
The Arctic Gentian is a member of the family Gentianaceae. Gentians are leafy herbs, commonly with showy bell- or trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in a branched cluster.
Flowers: radially symmetrical; sepals 4 or 5, free or united; petals 5, united; sta
The Gentians are named after King Gentius of ancient Illyria, who is said to have discovered the medicinal value of these plants.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White with purple blotches.
Distribution
USA: AK , CO , MT , NM , UT , WYValue 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: | FAC | FACW | FACW | FACW |
Web Reference
Webref 13 - E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia [eflora.bc.ca] (2013) E-Flora BCWebref 74 - Southwest Colorado Wildflowers (2020) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana algida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana algida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana algida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: TWC Staff