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Sabatia capitata (Appalachian rose gentian)
Cressler, Alan

Sabatia capitata

Sabatia capitata (Raf.) S.F. Blake

Appalachian Rose Gentian, Cumberland Rose Gentian, Upland Rose Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Lapithea boykinii, Lapithea capitata, Sabatia boykinii

USDA Symbol: SACA27

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual , Biennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To 1-2 feet in height.
Fruit: Fruits are mature in September and October.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: White-flowered individuals rarely occur.

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , NC , TN

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2014-08-20
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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