Astounding Arctic Gentians!
Arctic Gentians are in the family Gentianaceae which includes multiple genera including 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢, 𝘚𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘢, 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘢, and more!
Gentians are named after King Gentius who was the last ruler of ancient Illyria and is said to have discovered the medicinal value of these plants as a digestive tonic.
This beautiful plant can be easily overlooked, but when you look closer you’ll notice its astounding beauty with deep purple colors and tiny dots scattering the petals.
As the wildflower season in the alpine is coming to an end, please still adhere to Leave No Trace guidelines for recreating responsibly in the alpine. This includes staying on hard surfaces and trails, pack out all your waste, cleaning up after your pets, and always being prepared. The alpine environment is adapted to the toughest conditions but is still vulnerable to human disturbance.
Arctic Gentian and other gentians are some of the last alpine wildflowers to bloom so get up into the alpine and find them before the season ends!
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