Star Gentian
Swertia perennis
Gentianaceae - Gentian Family
 

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Star gentian

silver lake

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Gentian Star - 1 July 2015 - Silver Lake
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah

1 july 2015

August 29, 2005 - Silver Lake






Photo Details - ŠNicky Davis

1,2,3.  July 13, 2015 - Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon , Salt Lake County, Utah
4.  July 1, 2015 - Silver Lake, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt lake County, Utah
5,6,7.  August 29, 2005 - Silver Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon , Salt Lake County, Utah

Description
Syn.  Star Feltwort, Bog Swertia, Feltwort
Size: 7-10 inches tall, Flowers: small, 4 petaled, white with lavender to purple spots.
Habitat:  wetlands

"At the base of each petal are small nectary glands which appear as depressions with scales and hairs growing around and above them." www.swcoloradowildflowers"
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