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  9. Coastal Plain Gentian

species 225 observations

Coastal Plain Gentian

Gentiana catesbaei

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lapland Longspur 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist Wet
Soil
Organic
Soil pH
Acid Neutral
Resists
Wet soil
Habit
Erect Prostrate
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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