Gentiana autumnalis, the pine barren gentian, is a tall species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to eastern North America coastal pinebarrens from New Jersey to South Carolina.
Taxonomy There are two subspecies recognised: Gentiana autumnalis subsp. autumnalis L. Gentiana autumnalis subsp. pennelliana (Fernald) Halda - wiregrass gentian
Threats Fire suppression, invasive weeds, and the altering of natural water flows all pose threats to rare native populations of G. autumnalis.North Carolina Native Plant SocietyITIS taxonomic report
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