Gentianella quinquefolia

Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed,[2] is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.

Gentianella quinquefolia
Subspecies quinquefolia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Gentianaceae
Genus: Gentianella
Species:
G. quinquefolia
Binomial name
Gentianella quinquefolia
Synonyms[1]

Subspecies

There are two subspecies:[3]

  • Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis - a more western variety, with larger flowers. Found in dry calcareous areas.
  • Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia - primarily Appalachian, with smaller flowers. Found in forests and Appalachian balds.

References
  1. "Gentianella quinquefolia". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
  2. USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Gentianella quinquefolia". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States".
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