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  9. Downy Gentian

species 1,999 observations

Downy Gentian

Gentiana puberulenta

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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29 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lapland Longspur 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Half-black Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Goldenrod Crab Spider, American Bumble Bee 28

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
Dry
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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