Gentiana prostrata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Genus: | Gentiana |
| Species: | G. prostrata
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| Binomial name | |
| Gentiana prostrata Haenke | |
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Gentiana prostrata, commonly known as pygmy gentian, moss gentian, or gentiane penchée, is a species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is widely distributed across Eurasia, North America, and South America.[1]
Distribution and habitat
In North America, G. prostrata can be found in western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon) and the western United States (Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming). It occurs in bogs and moist meadows in subalpine and alpine areas.[1][3]
Description
Gentiana prostrata is a small annual or biennial herb.[1] The stem may be erect or prostrate. The leaves are small, pointed, and oval in shape. Single blue flowers are borne at the end of erect stems, and close up when shaded or touched.[3]
External links
References
- ^ a b c d "Gentiana prostrata". NatureServe Explorer. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Gentiana prostrata Haenke". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ OCLC 21118351.
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