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Gentiana villosa
Gentiana villosa L.
Striped Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Dasystephana villosa, Gentiana deloachii
USDA Symbol: GEVI5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Greenish-white with purple stripes.
Distribution
USA: AL , DC , DE , FL , GA , IN , KY , LA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Bumble BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana villosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana villosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana villosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: TWC Staff