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Gentiana affinis  Griseb.  var. parvidentata  Kusn.
Small toothed prairie gentian
Gentiana affinis var. parvidentata is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
also called Gentiana affinis var. ovata
California Rare Plant Rank: 3 (review list).
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~0 records in California
yellowone or more occurrences
within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Parent: Gentiana affinis
Genus: Gentiana
Family: Gentianaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest

Name Status:
Accepted by CNPS
Information about  Gentiana affinis var. parvidentata from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
This plant is available commercially.
USDA PLANTS Profile (GEAF)

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[calscape.org/] Range, Habitat: Pleated Gentian (Gentiana affinis var. ovata) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in meadows, at elevations from 0-7500 feet. (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 04/18/2024).