Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small var. occidentalis Gray
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- Family
- Gentianaceae
- Botanical Name
- Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small var. occidentalis Gray
- Common Name
- Western Stiff Gentian
- Synonym(s)
- Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small ssp. occidentalis (Gray) Gillett
- Flora of Virginia Name/Status
- Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small var. occidentalis Gray
- Comments
- Recently documented in Russell Co. (Ludwig), Pulaski Co. (Bentley), and Rockbridge Co. (Fleming, Ludwig, and Bradford). This var. is generally larger than var. quinquefolia in all respects, and has conspicuously long, lanceolate calyx lobes. Additionally, the corollas are cleft more deeply than in var. quinquefolia, giving the flowers a more open aspect.
- Habitat
- Limestone and dolostone woodlands and barrens. Rare, sw. mountains; known from only a few sites in Pulaski, Rockbridge, and Russell counties (Ridge and Valley province).
- Native Status
- Native
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