About Gentiana saponaria L.
This species, Gentiana saponaria L., is similar to "bottle" gentians such as Gentiana clausa and Gentiana andrewsii. It grows from a stout taproot, produces unbranched stalks that bear paired, lanceolate leaves, and forms blue or purple flowers. Its flowers are pollinated by bumblebees. Gentiana saponaria L. is native to eastern North America, occurring in the region south of the Great Lakes, ranging from Wisconsin to New York, and extending south to Texas and Florida. It is rare across its native range, and is typically found growing in undisturbed sandy soils.
