Pleated Gentian

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Pleated Gentian (Gentiana affinis var. ovata) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in meadows, at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Landscaping information

Sun

Deep Shade

Sunset Zones

1*, 2, 4, 5*, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17

Natural setting

Site type

Meadows

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Prairie, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Northern Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Verbena Bud Moth

Endothenia hebesana

Alternative names

Common names:

Pleated Gentian

Botanical names:

Gentiana affinis var. parvidentata

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