Gentianella sp.
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Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Annual · Native
Gentianella sp. is a native California annual in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Zeltnera: Gentianella has funnel-shaped flowers in terminal clusters; Zeltnera has flat-topped salverform flowers.; vs Centaurium: Gentianella has funnel-shaped flowers in terminal clusters; Centaurium has flat-topped salverform flowers.; vs Gentianopsis: Gentianella flowers are small (under 20mm) without fringed petal edges; Gentianopsis are large (20-55mm) with fringed edges.; vs Comastoma: Gentianella has flowers in clusters with parts in fives; Comastoma has solitary flowers with parts in fours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gentianella sp. native to California?
Yes. Gentianella sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Gentianella sp. belong to?
Gentianella sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Gentianella.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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