willow gentian
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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!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGentianalesFamilyGentianaceaeGenusGentiana
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Blue Beacon
Willow gentian has intensely blue flowers that act like a visual target, guiding specific pollinators to its hidden nectar rewards.
Ability
Summer's Survivor
Its late-blooming nature allows it to flower and set seeds when competition from other plants is lower, extending its growing season.
Ability
Gravity-Defying Growth
Willow gentian has arching stems that help position its many flowers for optimal pollinator access and prevent them from being hidden by dense foliage.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to early autumn
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so everyone can enjoy them!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is willow gentian?
30-80 cm
How wide does willow gentian spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on willow gentian?
3-5 cm
When does willow gentian bloom?
Late summer to early autumn
Is willow gentian edible?
No
Is willow gentian toxic?
None
What is willow gentian's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is willow gentian pollinated?
Insect
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