Gentiana lutea Yellow gentian (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana lutea
Yellow gentian
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The Gentiana lutea plant species is found in C. and S. Europe. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Yellow gentian.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana lutea
Common Name:  Yellow gentian
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Grassy alpine and sub-alpine pastures, usually on calcareous soils[9, 50].

Edible Uses: The root is sometimes used in the manufacture of gentian bitters[183]. The root contains sugar and mucilage[2] (this is probanly a reference to its medicinal properties). The root was occasionally used as a flavouring in beer before the use of hops (Humulus lupulus) became widespread[4].

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