Gentiana punctata L. is a plant in the Gentianaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Gentiana punctata L.

Gentiana punctata L.

Gentiana punctata (spotted gentian) is a least concern herbaceous flowering gentian found in Central and Southeastern European mountains.

Family
Genus
Gentiana
Order
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Gentiana punctata L.

Gentiana punctata, commonly known as the spotted gentian, is a herbaceous flowering plant species belonging to the gentian family, Gentianaceae. It is classified as a least concern species. This plant is native to Central and Southeastern Europe, where it grows at altitudes between 1500 and 2600 meters. Mature individuals reach a height of 20 to 60 cm.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Gentianales Gentianaceae Gentiana

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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