Round-leaved Gentian

Gentiana orbicularis

A small blue flowered Gentian found in the Alps.
Round-leaved Gentian (Gentiana orbicularis) Tre Cime Nature Park, Italy. Jun 20, 2013. Gentiana orbicularis,Geotagged,Italy,Round-leaved Gentian,Spring

Appearance

A small plant, generally less than 10 cm, it bears flowers with a broadly winged calix, and is characterized by short, rounded leaves.

Naming

Schur, 1852

References:

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderGentianales
FamilyGentianaceae
GenusGentiana
SpeciesGentiana orbicularis
Photographed in
Italy