GENTIANA SCEPTRUM.

''Gentiana sceptrum'' is a species of gentian known by the common names king's scepter gentian or king's gentian.

It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to northern California. It grows in wet areas in the hills and mountains, such as flooded meadows and bogs. It is also found at sea level in sphagnum bogs. This is a perennial herb with stems growing along the ground or erect and approaching a meter in height. The stems are leafy, with each oval-shaped.. more