Gentiana parryi
(Mountain Gentian)
Gentiana parryi, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0596
Gentiana parryi, Breakneck Pass, Park Co. 3128
Gentiana parryi, Mohawk Lakes, Summit Co. 7335
Gentiana parryi, Boreas Pass, Summit Co. 2037
Gentiana parryi, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 7625
Gentiana parryi, Pennsylvania Gulch, Summit Co. 7631
Gentiana parryi, County Line Trail, Grand Mesa NF, Delta Co. 0573
| Scientific Name | Gentiana parryi (Pneumonanthe parryi) | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GEPA |
| Common Name | Mountain Gentian, Parry's Gentian | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 29980 |
| Family | Gentianaceae (Gentian) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and alpine (7500 to 13200); moist areas in meadows, along stream banks, bogs, thickets. Plant: Erect perennial 4 to 14 inches tall; multiple, leafy stems. Leaves: Smooth opposite stem leaves, ovate to lanceolate, 3/4 to 1-1/2 inches long with pointed tips. Inflorescence: Deep blue, barrel- or cup-shaped flowers opening during the day; 1 to 1-1/2 inches long and 1 inch across; 5 petals and 5 sepals fused together, light-colored, spotted throats, yellow anthers. Bloom Period: July-September. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, American Southwest and SEINet. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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