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Swertia radiata

MONUMENT PLANT

Gentianaceae
Gentian family

Swertia radiata © Jim Shevock


Perennial, 2–7' (7–20 dm).
One stem, > 1" (1˝ cm) wide.
Flowers light yellowish green, purple-dotted.
Blooming July–August.
Mountain meadows, open woodlands.
Elevation 4900–9850' (1500–3000 m).
Northwestern California, Sierra Nevada, Great Basin Province (Warner Mountains).
A California Flora (Frasera speciosa) p. 444 
The Jepson Manual p. 670 675

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Last modified: February 2, 2009





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