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Crosby, Cindy

Gentiana ×curtisii

Gentiana ×curtisii J. Pringle

Gentian, Curtis' Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GECU3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Natural hybrid of Gentiana alba and G. puberulenta.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: IA , IL , IN , MO , WI
Native Habitat: Moist to dry prairies.

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

USDA: Find Gentiana �curtisii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Gentiana �curtisii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana �curtisii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-09-13
Research By: CBR

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