Kingdom Plantae Family Gentianaceae Scientific name Gentiana pneumonanthe Rank Species | Order Gentianales Genus Gentiana Higher classification Gentian | |
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Similar Gentian, Phengaris alcon, Gentiana cruciata, Gentiana asclepiadea, Gentianaceae | ||
Klokjesgentiaan gentiana pneumonanthe marsh gentian
Gentiana pneumonanthe (the marsh gentian) is a species of the genus Gentiana. It was the first wildflower announced as flower of the year in Germany in 1980. The species can be found in marshes and moorlands. It is the host-plant of the Alcon Blue (Phengaris alcon).
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