Rose gentians facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rose gentians |
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| Sabatia angularis | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Gentianaceae |
| Tribe: | Chironieae |
| Subtribe: | Chironiinae |
| Genus: | Sabatia Adans. |
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Sabatia, often called rose gentians, is a group of about 20 different kinds of flowering plants. These beautiful plants belong to the Gentianaceae family. You can find them growing naturally in eastern and central North America. Their home stretches from Nova Scotia in the east, all the way west to Wisconsin and New Mexico. They also grow south into Florida and Texas. You can even find them in Central America and the Caribbean islands.
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About Rose Gentians
Rose gentians are plants that can be either annual or perennial. This means some types live for just one growing season. Other types come back year after year. They are also herbaceous plants. This means they have soft, green stems, not woody ones like trees. These plants can grow to be quite tall, from about 10 to 130 centimeters (about 4 inches to over 4 feet).
What They Look Like
Rose gentians have opposite leaves. This means their leaves grow in pairs directly across from each other on the stem. Their flowers are very pretty. They grow in large clusters called cymes at the top of the stems. Each flower has a corolla, which is the part made up of petals. This corolla usually has 5 to 12 lobes or sections. The petals are often pink or white. In the very center of the flower, there is a bright yellow 'eye'. This yellow center makes the flowers stand out.
Life Cycle and Seeds
After the flowers bloom, the plant produces a fruit called a capsule. This capsule is like a small, dry container. Inside, it holds many tiny seeds. These seeds can then grow into new rose gentian plants. This is how the plants reproduce and spread.
Types of Rose Gentians
There are many different kinds of rose gentians. Here are some of the well-known species:
- Sabatia angularis
- Sabatia arenicola
- Sabatia arkansana
- Sabatia bartramii
- Sabatia brachiata
- Sabatia brevifolia
- Sabatia calycina
- Sabatia campanulata
- Sabatia campestris
- Sabatia capitata
- Sabatia difformis
- Sabatia dodecandra
- Sabatia formosa
- Sabatia gentianoides
- Sabatia grandiflora
- Sabatia kennedyana
- Sabatia macrophylla
- Sabatia quadrangula
- Sabatia stellaris
Growing Rose Gentians
Many people like to grow rose gentians in their gardens. They are grown as ornamental plants. This means they are planted because they are beautiful and add to the look of a garden. Their lovely pink or white flowers with the yellow center make them a popular choice.
