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Habitat:
Reported in meadows and damp woods; in KY, prairies and open woodlands.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early August to late October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
The flowers are yellowish white and appear as a long tube. The plants are glabrous. To distinquish from the other white flowered gentian, G.villosa, the length of the calyx lobes are less than 1.5 cm and ovate to deltoid in shape and keeled on the back.
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Management:
Woody plant invasion may need to be controlled using periodic prescribed fire, mowing or other means to maintain the open character of the habitat for this species. Hand removal of trees in the vicinity of the plants is needed Soil disturbance such as ATV trails or timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species and should be removed.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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