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Gentianella amarella ssp. heterosepala

Gentianella amarella (L.) Börner ssp. heterosepala (Engelm.) J.M. Gillett

Autumn Dwarf Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Amarella scopulorum, Gentiana amarella ssp. heterosepala, Gentiana heterosepala, Gentiana scopulorum, Gentianella amarella var. heterosepala, Gentianella heterosepala

USDA Symbol: GEAMH

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate , Oblanceolate
Inflorescence: Axillary
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Lavender to violet.

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT , WY

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Gentianella amarella ssp. heterosepala in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gentianella amarella ssp. heterosepala in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentianella amarella ssp. heterosepala

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-13
Research By: TWC Staff

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