Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small

Locations ofGentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small in Virginia

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Family
Gentianaceae
Botanical Name
Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small
Common Name
Eastern Stiff Gentian
Synonym(s)
Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small ssp. quinquefolia; Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small var. quinquefolia
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small var. quinquefolia
Comments
Gentianella quinquefolia is a broad Appalachian endemic. See Comments under map of Gentianella occidentalis.
Habitat
Dry to dry-mesic forests, woodlands, clearings, and meadows; often over mafic or calcareous rocks at lower elevations; tolerant of a range of soil chemistries at higher elevations. Frequent in the mountains, ascending to > 5000 ft. elevation.
Native Status
Native

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