Gentiana sedifolia

Gentiana sedifolia

"Gentiana sedifolia" is a species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It can be found from Costa Rica to northern Chile.
Gentiana sedifolia (Gentianaceae) Sina, Puno, Peru. Aug 24, 2024 Gentiana sedifolia,Geotagged,Peru,Winter

Appearance

Small herbs with narrow, opposite leaves; leaves up to 0.7 cm long. Small funnel shaped flowers up to 1 cm in diameter, pale blue or violet, with a yellow, white or pale yellow center. Flowers close at night or during cold and cloudy days.

Naming

Genciana; pinjachi.

Distribution

Bogs at high elevation grasslands, from Costa Rica to northern Chile. It is present at protected areas such as Cajas National Park, Huascarán National Park and Junín National Reserve.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassEudicots
OrderGentianales
FamilyGentianaceae
GenusGentiana
SpeciesG. sedifolia
Photographed in
Peru