willow gentian

Gentiana asclepiadea

The willow gentian is a beautiful flower with bright blue petals. It grows in grassy areas and is loved by butterflies and bees. Its lovely color makes it stand out in nature!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The willow gentian is a striking plant with arching stems bearing numerous bell-shaped, deep blue to violet flowers. Its lance-shaped leaves resemble those of a willow, giving it its common name. The intense, almost luminous blue color helps it stand out vividly in its late-season habitat.

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willow gentian

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Datos interesantes

Gentians are famous for having some of the truest, most vibrant blue flowers in the plant world!

Its scientific name, asclepiadea, means 'like an asclepias', because of its leaf shape!

Many gentians, including this one, grow in cool mountain areas where other plants struggle!

Wow! Its long flowers are like deep blue trumpets, perfect for bumblebees to dive into!

Habilidades especiales

Willow gentian has intensely blue flowers that act like a visual target, guiding specific pollinators to its hidden nectar rewards.

Its late-blooming nature allows it to flower and set seeds when competition from other plants is lower, extending its growing season.

Willow gentian has arching stems that help position its many flowers for optimal pollinator access and prevent them from being hidden by dense foliage.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-80 cm
Extensión: 20-40 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 3-5 cm
Temporada de floración: Late summer to early autumn
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits deep blue flowers for nectar.

pollinates

Red-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus lapidarius

Main pollinator of its tubular flowers.

eaten by

Red Deer

Cervus elaphus

Browses on leaves and shoots occasionally.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.