Gentianella quinquefolia
Agueweed, Gall Of The Earth
Other regional names: Stiff Dwarf Gentian +1 more
- Stiff Dwarf Gentian
- Stiff Gentian
Also known as: Aloitis quinqueflora Raf. +3 more
- Aloitis quinqueflora Raf.
- Aloitis quinqueflora subsp. occidentalis (A.Gray) Á.Löve & D.Löve
- Ericoila quinqueflora Bercht. & J.Presl
- Gentianella quinquefolia var. quinquefolia
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Gentianaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Gentianella quinquefolia (commonly known as Agueweed or Gall-of-the-earth) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Gentianaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Gentianella genus, encompassing over 300 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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