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Gentianella campestris

Family : GENTIANACEAE (Gentian Family)
Common Name (UK) : Field Gentian
Common Name (DE) : Feld-Enzian
Common Name (FR) : Gentiane champêtre
Habitat : Grassy areas and pastures; prefers calcareous soil
Remarks : Similar to Chiltern Gentian except flowers have 4 petals instead of 5.
First appearing : August
Abundance : Abundant

  • Photo Date :August 11, 2005
  • Location :Rosengarten, the Dolomites, Sud Tyrol.
    N46° 25.066' E11° 36.957'
  • Photo Date :August 11, 2005
  • Location :Rosengarten, the Dolomites, Sud Tyrol.
    N46° 25.066' E11° 36.957'
  • Location :Glattalp, Switzerland.
    N46° 55.286' E8° 54.190'
  • Elevation :1869m
  • Photo Date :September 4, 2005
  • Location :Hoher Ifen, Kleinwalsertal, Austrian (Allgaüer) Alps.
    N47° 20.896' E10° 07.536'
  • Siting Date :September 9, 2006
  • Location :Tarnatel, near Arosa, Switzerland.
    N46° 51.412' E9° 41.881'
  • Siting Date :September 9, 2006
  • Location :Tarnatel, near Arosa, Switzerland.
    N46° 51.538' E9° 42.412'
  • Siting Date :September 10, 2006
  • Location :Weisshorn mountain near Arosa, Switzerland.
    N46° 47.346' E9° 38.280'