Friday, September 10, 2010

Star Green Gentian (Felwort)


Star Green Gentian Swertia perennis or Felwort is a new flower for me. I found it growing in the swampy grasses leading up to Wheeler Lake. It likes to have wet roots and grows in clumps. It is a late blooming flower, showing up in late summer and early fall.


1 comment:

Linda said...

New to me too - thanks for the introduction.

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