Gentianella quinquefolia
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A short gentian, found in partially shaded environments (open woods, successional fields), often on slopes with thin soils. It is a short lived perennial or annual. Prefers limey soils.
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These are spring 2nd year. First year are really, really tiny! (Pearlite gives scale here.)
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Plant Information
Common Name(s):
stiff gentian
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Moist
Light:
Part Sun
Part Shade
Part Shade
