Gentiana clausa
Gentiana clausa meadow closed gentian
The petals of this gentian always remain closed. The majority of the tubular, erect flowers are clustered at the top of the stem. Closed gentian is a late summer plant starting to bloom in late August and through October.
Habitat & Range
Frequent in moist, open woods, stream banks, and meadows in noncalcareous soils.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FACW |
Phenology
Flowers from late August to October.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Gentiana clausa meadow closed gentian
Plant in flower
Blossoms and leaves
Plant form
Infloresence
Flowerheads
Growing by water
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
meadow closed gentian
bottled gentian
