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Gentiana catesbaei
Gentiana catesbaei Walter
Elliott's Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Dasystephana latifolia, Dasystephana parvifolia, Gentiana catesbaei var. nummulariifolia, Gentiana elliottii, Gentiana elliottii var. latifolia
USDA Symbol: GECA10
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , MD , NC , NJ , PA , SC , VANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
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 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana catesbaei in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana catesbaei in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana catesbaei
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-09Research By: SET