Contains 5 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GENTIANA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 227. 1753.
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TYPE: Gentiana lutea Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 3: 8. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentiana autumnalis | Pinebarren Gentian | |||
| Gentiana catesbyi | Coastal Plain Gentian | |||
| Gentiana decora | Appalachian Gentian | |||
| Gentiana saponaria | Soapwort Gentian | |||
| Gentiana villosa | Striped Gentian |
Identification Key
1. Leaves 2-8 mm wide, lacking basal lateral veins; flower solitary; corolla white, externally sometimes suffused with purple, internally with green or yellow in the throat
1. Leaves 7-24 mm wide, usually a pair of basal lateral veins apparent; flowers 1-5; corolla bluish to purplish or white with bluish or purplish coloration
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2. Leaves obovate, widest above the middle; corolla appendages obliquely deltoid; seeds not winged
2. Leaves elliptic to ovate, widest near the middle or base; corolla appendages bifid, laciniate; seeds winged
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3. Leaves mostly ovate, widest near the base; calyx lobes longer than the tube; corolla lobes spreading usually 2-4 mm longer than the appendages
3. Leaves mostly elliptic, widest near the midde; calyx lobes subequal to shorter than the tube; corolla lobes usually incurved, rarely exceeding the appendages by more than 2 mm
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||