UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Gentiana glauca    ( Glaucous Gentain )

Family: GENTIANACEAE


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Species: Gentiana glauca (Pallas.)

Depiction: Bluish-greenish flowered perennnial herb, 4-15cm tall with almost succulent-like leaves. Found in moist meadows in alpine areas (mostly higher elevations); not common on the coast mountains.

Photo Location: Grizzly Den Provincial Park, Bowron River Valley, B.C

Photograph Date: June 2006

Photographer: Allan Carson


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>Gentiana glauca general description<

Gentiana glauca spring image-flower