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Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis
Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small ssp. occidentalis (A. Gray) J.M. Gillett
Agueweed, Stiff Gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
Synonym(s): Gentiana quinquefolia var. occidentalis, Gentianella occidentalis
USDA Symbol: GEQUO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Annual , PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 32 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , VioletBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Bluish purple to pale violet.
Distribution
USA: AR , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MI , MN , MO , MS , OH , TN , VA , WICanada: ON
Native Habitat: Dry to moist hills, slopes, prairies, thickets and woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-03Research By: CBR