Gentiana
Genus in the Global Pollen Project's Master Reference Collection
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Distribution
© N Sloth (licence)Gentian
Gentiana /ˌdʒɛntʃiˈeɪnə/[2] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae), the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With about 400 species it is considered a large genus. They are notable for their mostly large, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue.[3] The genus name is a tribute to Gentius, an Illyrian king who may ... © Wikipedia authors and editors (licence)
See more in the Encyclopedia of Life... Definition
- Parent Taxon
- Gentianaceae
- Species
- Taxonomic Completion
2.51%
9 of 359 accepted Species- Global Pollen Project UUID
- 3888136a-6e94-43d3-8672-59797599d3a5
- Botanical Reference
- None available. You can check The Plant List for further information.
Connected data sources
This taxon is currently linked to the following locations.
The Plant ListGlobal Biodiversity Information Facility