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Stuart, Will

Sabatia difformis

Sabatia difformis (L.) Druce

Lanceleaf Rose Gentian

Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

Synonym(s): Sabatia corymbosa, Sabatia lanceolata

USDA Symbol: SADI2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , DE , FL , GA , MD , MS , NC , NJ , SC , VA

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

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.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Web Reference

Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic Botany
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-12-13
Research By: SET

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