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Gentiana algida (Whitish gentian)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

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.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White with purple blotches.

Distribution

USA: AK , CO , MT , NM , UT , WY

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Bumble Bees

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

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: FAC FACW FACW FACW
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 13 - E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia [eflora.bc.ca] (2013) E-Flora BC
Webref 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 Plants
FNA: Find Gentiana algida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana algida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-04
Research By: TWC Staff

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