Synonym

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Meaning of Scientific Name

Gentiana: named for Gentius, 6th century king of Illyria, who found the roots of the yellow gentian to have a healing effect on his malaria-stricken troops; villosa: covered with soft hairs

Native Plant

Yes

Life Form

Perennial Herb

Flowering Period

Fall

Physiographic Province

  ☑ Piedmont  ☐ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Moist woods, stream banks

State Status

Historical (SH)

Piedmont Status

Historical (SH)

Coastal Plain Status

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Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

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Additional Info

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