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king's scepter gentian

Gentiana sceptrum

The king's scepter gentian is a beautiful blue flower that grows in the mountains. Its bright color and unique shape make it look like a royal scepter, perfect for a king or queen of the flowers!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The king's scepter gentian is a tall, erect plant topped with vibrant, deep blue to violet-blue, trumpet-shaped flowers. Its unique blooms often feature five prominent greenish folds between the petals, giving it a regal, scepter-like appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyGentianaceaeGenusGentiana
king's scepter gentian
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king's scepter gentian

Category

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Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It loves wet feet, happily growing in soggy mountain bogs and marshy areas!

Its 'scepter' name comes from its majestic, upright flower clusters!

Its intense blue flowers boast one of nature's purest, most striking blue colors!

Some gentians can stay dormant underground for years, waiting for perfect conditions!

Special abilities

Ability

Mountain Survivor

King's scepter gentian can thrive in high-altitude wet meadows, surviving harsh conditions and soggy soils.

Ability

Bumblebee Beacon

King's scepter gentian has tightly closed, tubular flowers that only strong bumblebees can push open for nectar.

Ability

Late Bloomer's Feast

King's scepter gentian blooms late in the season, providing a crucial nectar source when other flowers fade.

Measurements & details

Height
30-100 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to early fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Do not pick flowers in the wild; they are best enjoyed where they grow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify king's scepter gentian?

The easiest way to identify king's scepter gentian is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is king's scepter gentian?

30-100 cm

How wide does king's scepter gentian spread?

15-30 cm

How big are the flowers on king's scepter gentian?

2-4 cm

When does king's scepter gentian bloom?

Late summer to early fall

Is king's scepter gentian edible?

No

Is king's scepter gentian toxic?

None

What is king's scepter gentian's lifecycle?

Perennial

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