Kingdom Plantae Family Gentianaceae Rank Species | Order Gentianales Genus Gentiana | |
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Similar Gentiana brachyphylla, Gentiana nivalis, Gentiana clusii, Gentiana utriculosa, Gentiana orbicularis | ||
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Gentiana bavarica, common name Bavarian gentian, is a herbaceous perennial species of flowering plant in the Gentian family Gentianaceae.
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Description
Gentiana bavarica can reach a height of 5–15 centimetres (2.0–5.9 in). This plant forms a rosette of basal obovate to spathulate yellowish-green leaves, about 1 cm long. Flowers are deep blue, 1–2 centimetres (0.39–0.79 in) long, with broad spreading lobes. They bloom from July to August.
Distribution and habitat
Gentiana bavarica is native to European Alps and prefers wet grasslands at elevation of 1,300–3,600 metres (4,300–11,800 ft) above sea level.
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