Gentianopsis thermalis, July 23, 2021
G. thermalis, Green Mountain, 11,000’, August 4, 2021
Common & scientific name
Rocky Mountain fringed gentian, Gentianopsis thermalis
Family
Gentian, Gentianaceae
Location
Roadside, 10,700’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This delightful, widespread gentian (think roadside ditches) has four spiraling, delicately-fringed, deep-bluish-purple petals. “Thermalis” refers to the thermal pools of Yellowstone, where this gentian is particularly abundant and has been designated the park’s official flower.
G. thermalis, July 23, 2021
G. thermalis with Bombas, August 6, 2021