Gentiana pneumonanthe Marsh gentian (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana pneumonanthe
Marsh gentian
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The Gentiana pneumonanthe plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh gentian.

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Latin Name:  Gentiana pneumonanthe
Common Name:  Marsh gentian
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Boggy meadows, fens, moist heaths and sandy or peaty clearings in woods[239].

Medicinal Information: Although we have no record of medicinal use for this species, like most other members of this genus the root probably contains various bitter compounds and can be used as a general tonic for the digestive system[K]. See G. lutea for more details of potential uses.

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