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Gentianaceae FAMILY

Gentiana andrewsii

Gentiana andrewsii

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Gentiana andrewsii is a herbaceous perennial plant forming a clump of growth from a fairly robust rootstock; the erect stems are around 30 - 60cm tall, occasionally reaching 80cm[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. , 239 Title Gentians. Publication Author Köhlein. F. Publisher Christopher Helm. London. Year 1991 ISBN 0-88192-192-0 Description A nice readable book, giving details of habitats and cultural needs for many of the members of this genus, with brief notes on other genera in the family. , 352 Title KemperCentreForHomeGardeningPlantFinder Publication Author Website http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Year 0 ISBN Description Basic cultivation details, plant uses, habitat etc for several thousand species of plants, mainly from the temperate zone. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine. It is grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate
Native RangeCentral and eastern N. America - southeast Manitoba to southwest Quebec, south to Colorado, Missouri and Virginia
HabitatMeadows, damp prairies and low thickets[ 43 Title Gray's Manual of Botany.Eighth Edition Publication Author Fernald. M. L. Publisher American Book Co.; New York Year 1950 ISBN 0442222505 Description A bit dated but a good and concise flora of the eastern part of N. America. ]. Moist woods, thickets and low wooded areas near streams and ponds[ 352 Title KemperCentreForHomeGardeningPlantFinder Publication Author Website http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Year 0 ISBN Description Basic cultivation details, plant uses, habitat etc for several thousand species of plants, mainly from the temperate zone. ].