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Gentianopsis virgata ssp. virgata
Gentianopsis virgata (Raf.) Holub ssp. virgata
Lesser Fringed Gentian, Lesser Fringed-gentian
Gentianaceae (Gentian family)
Synonym(s): Gentiana crinita var. browniana, Gentiana procera, Gentianella crinita ssp. procera, Gentianopsis procera
USDA Symbol: GEVIV3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: IA , IL , IN , MI , MN , ND , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SD , WICanada: MB , ON , SK
Native Habitat: Calcareous fens, borders of swales, sand flats, swamps and bogs.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Gentianopsis virgata ssp. virgata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Gentianopsis virgata ssp. virgata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Gentianopsis virgata ssp. virgata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-02-03Research By: CBR