Gentianella amarella Felwort (Gentianaceae)

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Gentianella amarella
Felwort
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The Gentianella amarella plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gentianaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Felwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as Gentiana amarella. L.

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Latin Name:  Gentianella amarella
Common Name:  Felwort
Family:  Gentianaceae
Author:  (L.)Borner.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Basic pastures, usually amongst short grass, and dunes[17]

Cultivation Notes: Requires a damp humus-rich soil and should be planted in a situation approaching its native habitat[200]. An aggregate species, individual plants may show unusual features and determinations should be based on small samples of the population[17].

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