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species 5,386 observations

Mountain Bog Gentian

Gentiana calycosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Sierra Sulphur 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Lapland Longspur 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee, White-shouldered Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee 8

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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