Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed,[2] is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.
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
- ^ "Gentianella quinquefolia". Tropicos. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2018-09-01.
- ^ NRCS. "Gentianella quinquefolia". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 16 January 2017.
- ^ "Flora of the Southern and Mid-Atlantic States".