Gentiana cruciata

by Hectonichus

Common Name(s)

cross gentian, crosswort gentian, star gentian

Synonym(s)

Tretorhiza cruciata, Ericoila cruciata

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: forb

Native Range

Europe, Asia Minor, Caucasus, Siberia

Plant Description

Low, bushy perennial about 12 inches high and wide with lance-shaped green leaves 3 to 4 inches long and clusters of bright blue, bell-shaped flowers along the stems.

External Resources

GBIF Link

GBIF Species Page

Tropicos Link

Tropicos Species Page

U.S. National Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)

US National Germplasm Database

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