NORTHER GENTIAN

Class: Gentianella amarella

Family: GENTIAN FAMILY

Sub Family: Gentianaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Feltwort

Colour: Blue to lilac, pinkish

Height: 5-50 cm (2-20")

Each Flower: 1.3-2 cm (1/2-3/4") long, apparently tubular opening into usually 5 lobes which are fringed inside; calyx about 1/3 as long as tube with 5 narrow lobes

Leaves: In several opposite pairs up stem, stalkless, up to 5.5 cm (2 3/8") long, may be over 2.5 cm (1") broad; several larger basal leaves

Stems: May be single or branched, smooth, almost square

Blooming Period: June - September

Habitat: In moist, open, or wooded areas up to moderate elevations

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