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Narrowleaf Gentian

Gentiana linearis

The Narrowleaf Gentian is a beautiful blue flower that grows in the wild. Its bright petals stand out in meadows and fields, making it a lovely sight for nature lovers.

Lebensraum: Mountain regions

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The Narrowleaf Gentian has striking, deep blue, bell-shaped flowers that appear in clusters at the top of its stems. Its leaves are long and slender, giving the plant its name. The petals often stay tightly closed, forming a unique, elegant tube.

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Narrowleaf Gentian
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Narrowleaf Gentian

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Snaps

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Interessante Fakten

Finding this gentian means you are in a healthy, special wetland habitat.

Its incredible blue color is rare in nature, making it truly stand out.

Some gentian roots are used to make bitter flavorings for drinks!

The flower's petals sometimes stay twisted together, looking like unopened buds.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Late Summer Show

Narrowleaf Gentian can bloom very late in the season, providing a nectar source for insects when other flowers are fading.

Fähigkeit

Wet Feet Friend

Narrowleaf Gentian can thrive in very wet, acidic soils, allowing it to grow where many other plants cannot survive.

Maße und Details

Höhe
30-80 cm
Ausbreitung
15-30 cm
Blütengröße
3-5 cm
Blütezeit
Late summer to early fall
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Primary pollinator, strong enough to open closed flowers.

eaten by

White-tailed Deer

Odocoileus virginianus

May browse on leaves and stems, especially new growth.

symbiotic with

Red Sphagnum Moss

Sphagnum capillifolium

Often found growing together in acidic bog environments.

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Auch bekannt als

Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always look but don't pick flowers, so everyone can enjoy them!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Narrowleaf Gentian?

30-80 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Narrowleaf Gentian?

15-30 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von Narrowleaf Gentian?

3-5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von Narrowleaf Gentian?

Late summer to early fall

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Narrowleaf Gentian?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Narrowleaf Gentian?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Narrowleaf Gentian?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Narrowleaf Gentian?

Insekten

Snap-Karte

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