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Gentianella propinqua

Gentianella propinqua (Richardson) J.M. Gillett

Fourpart Dwarf Gentian, Four-part Dwarf-gentian, Four-parted Gentian, Four-petalled Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: GEPR5

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 16 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Blue , Violet
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Purplish blue to white or pinkish.

Distribution

USA: AK , ID , MT , OR , WY
Canada: AB , BC , MB , NL , NT , NU , ON , QC , YT
Native Habitat: Moist meadows, streambanks, open forests, roadsides.

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 61 - Alaska Wildflowers (2020)
Webref 13 - E-Flora BC: Electronic Atlas of the Flora of British Columbia [eflora.bc.ca] (2013) E-Flora BC
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2021-02-03
Research By: CBR

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