(Arctic Gentian)
Gentiana algida, Upper Crystal Lake, Summit Co. 7259/7275
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| Scientific Name | Gentiana algida | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GEAL2 |
| Common Name | Arctic Gentian, Whitish Gentian | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29966 |
| Family | Gentianaceae (Gentian) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Subalpine and alpine (10000 to 14000 ft.); moist locations along stream banks, meadows and near ponds.
Plant: Short perennial, 2 to 6 inches tall, growing in clumps. Leaves: Narrow, lanceolate in a basal rosette and opposite along the stem; blades 1-1/2 to 4 inches long. Inflorescence: Somewhat inconspicuous, upward-pointing barrel-shaped flowers; corollas 1/2 to almost 2 inches long with 5 white pointed lobes with purple spots; outsides of tips with blue or purple streaks. Bloom Period: July to September. References:"Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel and American Southwest. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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