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Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I&#039;ve only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021. <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114079/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html" title="Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/114079_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=1Vw5%2B%2BOYE7hrVhk9B89%2BATDxfXY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I&#039;ve only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114080/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114078/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html Frasera caroliniensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114078/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html" title="Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/114078_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=5He3qRQbg5gbMwaQpNRmCEEZXaY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I&#039;ve only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114080/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114079/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html Frasera caroliniensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure> Frasera caroliniensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis)

Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I've only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021.

Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I've only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021. <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114080/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114078/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html Frasera caroliniensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States

Yellow Gentian (Frasera caroliniensis) Despite feeling physically and mentally worn down, I was determined to get out today. I was hoping to catch this large local colony in bloom for the first time, and I was rewarded greatly! I've only ever seen their leaves, towering stalks, and seed pods. This species is considered Vulnerable (S3) in Georgia. Murray County, GA, US. May 2021.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114080/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/114079/yellow_gentian_frasera_caroliniensis.html Frasera caroliniensis,Geotagged,Spring,United States

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Very delicate Posted 4 years ago
  2. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    There's a lot going on there on these little flowers, all the structures and markings. Superb shots Lisa - well done for managing to get out. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    I agree with Ruth -- the flowers have so many fantastic details! Nice shots <3. Posted 4 years ago

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The American Columbo

"Frasera caroliniensis", commonly known as American columbo or yellow gentian, is a herbaceous perennial of the gentian family Gentianaceae found in the deciduous forest of Southern Ontario and throughout the eastern and southeastern United States. It was previously known as "Swertia caroliniensis".

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Similar species: Gentianales
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded May 1, 2021. Captured May 1, 2021 12:09 in 101 S 3rd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm