Gentiana /ˌdʒɛntʃiˈeɪnə/ is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the gentian family (Gentianaceae), the tribe Gentianeae, and the monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With about 400 species it is considered a large genus. They are notable for their mostly large, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are often of an intense blue. The genus name is a tribute to Gentius, an Illyrian king who may have been the discoverer of tonic properties in gentians. Learn more about Gentian
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Conservation Status |
Butterfly Milkweed (14 videos) | Asclepias tuberosa | Not Available |
Common Milkweed (5 videos) | Asclepias syriaca | Not Available |
Fringed Gentian (1 videos) | Gentianopsis crinita | Not Available |
Gentian (3 videos) | Gentiana acaulis | Not Available |
Giant Milkweed (1 videos) | Calotropis gigantea | Not Available |
Red Milkweed (2 videos) | Asclepias rubra | Not Available |
Swamp Milkweed (3 videos) | Asclepias incarnata | Not Available |
Western Fringe Gentian (1 videos) | Gentianopsis detonsa | Not Available |