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Cressler, Alan

Gentiana douglasiana

Gentiana douglasiana Bong.

Swamp Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GEDO

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.

Bloom Information

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

Distribution

USA: AK , WA
Canada: BC
Native Habitat: Bogs and tundra.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		FACW	OBL							OBL

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 62 - Burke Herbarium Image Collection (2020) University of Washington
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 0000-00-00
Research By: CBR

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