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Gentian (Gentianaceae)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Gentian (Gentianaceae)

Gentiana puberulenta (Downy Gentian)
Downy Gentian grows in mesic and dry prairies and savannas. It grows to 20 inches in height and blooms from late summer to fall with dark blue clusters of cup-shaped flowers. Leaves are opposite and stalkless.

Collection of the Illinois State Museum
ISM Herbarium Sheet #: 75863

<i>Gentiana puberulenta</i> (Downy Gentian)

ISM Herbarium : Prairie Herbs : Gentian (Gentianaceae)

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