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Gentianella quinquefolia

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Family
  
Gentianaceae

Scientific name
  
Gentianella quinquefolia

Rank
  
Species

Order
  
Gentianales

Genus
  
Gentianella

Higher classification
  
Gentianella

Gentianella quinquefolia Gentianella quinquefolia stiff dwarfgentian Go Botany

Similar
  
Gentianella, Gentianaceae, Gentiana andrewsii, Gentiana saponaria, Gentianopsis crinita

Stiff gentian gentianella quinquefolia


Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed, is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.

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Subspecies

There are two subspecies:

Gentianella quinquefolia Plants North Carolina Native Plant Society

  • Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis - a more western variety, with larger flowers. Found in dry calcareous areas.
  • Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia - primarily Appalachian, with smaller flowers. Found in forests and Appalachian balds.

    • Gentianella quinquefolia Gentianella quinquefolia Stiff Gentian Minnesota Wildflowers





    Gentianella quinquefolia Gentianella quinquefolia Agueweed Discover Life

    References

    Gentianella quinquefolia Wikipedia
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