Green gentians facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Green gentians |
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| Flower of Frasera albomarginata | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Tribe: | Gentianeae |
| Subtribe: | Swertiinae |
| Genus: | Frasera Walter |
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| Frasera caroliniensis Walter
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Frasera, also known as the green gentians, is a group of plants that belongs to the gentian family. These plants grow naturally in North America. They were named after John Fraser, a Scottish botanist who worked with another botanist named Thomas Walter.
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About Green Gentians
Frasera plants are known for their unique flowers, which often have a greenish color, giving them the name "green gentians." These plants are found in various habitats across North America. They are an interesting part of the plant kingdom.
How Plants Are Grouped
Scientists group plants and other living things based on how they are related. This helps us understand their history and connections.
The Frasera Group
For a long time, some scientists thought that Frasera plants were part of another group called Swertia. However, modern studies have looked closely at the DNA of many Frasera species. These studies showed that Frasera plants form their own special group. This means they are different enough from Swertia to be considered a separate genus.
Types of Frasera Plants
There are many different kinds of Frasera plants. Here are some of the known species:
- Frasera ackermaniae
- Frasera albicaulis
- Frasera albomarginata
- Frasera caroliniensis
- Frasera coloradensis
- Frasera fastigiata
- Frasera gypsicola
- Frasera montana
- Frasera neglecta
- Frasera puberulenta
- Frasera pahutensis
- Frasera paniculata
- Frasera parryi
- Frasera speciosa
- Frasera tubulosa
- Frasera umpquaensis
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