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Gentiana decora (Showy gentian)
Cressler, Alan

Gentiana decora

Gentiana decora Pollard

Showy Gentian, Appalachian Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Dasystephana decora

USDA Symbol: GEDE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flowers may be blue, purple, violet, white or white with blue, purple or violet stripes.

Distribution

USA: GA , KY , NC , SC , TN , VA , WV

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-04
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus, SCB

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