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  9. Pleated Gentian

species 2,941 observations

Pleated Gentian

Gentiana affinis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

9 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 Golden Northern Bumble Bee, White-shouldered Bumble Bee, Colorado Black-notched Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee 7

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Moisture
Moist
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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