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Plant Name:
Bottle Gentian
Scientific Name:
Gentiana andrewsii
Description:
Bottle Gentian is a native perennial herb with vibrant blue flowers that are shaped like bottles or tubes. The flowers are not easily accessed by most insects, and it is often bumblebees that are strong enough to pry open the petals and access the nectar within.
Habitat:
Moist meadows, wetlands, and prairies
Fauna:
Bottle Gentian attracts bumblebees and other native pollinators that are capable of reaching the nectar deep within the flower.
Growing Conditions:
Bottle Gentian prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade to full sun.
Uses:
Bottle Gentian is used in traditional herbal medicine for its bitter properties. It is also a popular ornamental plant in gardens and natural landscapes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Bottle Gentian is sometimes called "Closed Gentian" because the flowers remain closed unless a strong pollinator, such as a bumblebee, opens them.
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Laval University
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