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Gentiana decora
Gentiana decora Pollard
Showy Gentian, Appalachian Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Synonym(s): Dasystephana decora
USDA Symbol: GEDE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , Purple , VioletBloom 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 , WVWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gentiana decora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentiana decora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentiana decora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-04Research By: Joseph A. Marcus, SCB