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Lomatogonium rotatum

Lomatogonium rotatum (L.) Fr. ex Fernald

Marsh Felwort

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Lomatogonium rotatum ssp. tenuifolium, Pleurogyne rotata

USDA Symbol: LORO

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

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Grayish blue streaks.

Distribution

USA: AK , CO , ID , ME , MT , NM , UT , WY
Canada: NB

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:		OBL	OBL			OBL			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 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant Trust
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-04-04
Research By: TWC Staff

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