Rainier pleated gentian facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rainier pleated gentian |
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Gentiana
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calycosa
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The Gentiana calycosa is a beautiful plant known as the Rainier pleated gentian or mountain bog gentian. It is a type of gentian and grows back every year. This plant is a favorite mountain wildflower.
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Where Does the Rainier Pleated Gentian Grow?
This special plant lives in the mountains of western North America. You can find it in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It also grows north into the Cascade Range in both the United States and Canada. It likes to live in mountains that are not too high up.
What Does the Mountain Bog Gentian Look Like?
The flower of the Gentiana calycosa is shaped like a funnel. It opens up into a face with five petals. These flowers are usually a deep blue or purple color. They can be about 3 to 5 centimeters wide. The plant also has strong, thick green leaves. These leaves grow on thin, reddish stems. The beautiful flowers bloom from these stems.
Why is This Plant Special?
Like other gentians, the Gentiana calycosa is a very pretty mountain wildflower. People often like to plant it in special gardens. These gardens are called alpine gardens. They are designed to look like mountain environments. This plant adds a lovely splash of color to any mountain landscape.
See Also
In Spanish: Gentiana calycosa para niños
