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Marsh gentian by James Adler
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Marsh gentian - James Adler
Marsh gentian
Scientific name: Gentiana pneumonanthe
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-flowering plant.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 30cmConservation status
Rare and localised.