Gentianopsis sp.
Fringed gentian, Fringed Gentian
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Family: Gentianaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Gentianopsis sp. (Fringed gentian) is a native California perennial in the Gentianaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Gentiana: Gentianopsis petals have fringed or jagged edges; Gentiana petals are smooth-edged.; vs Brodiaea: Gentianopsis has opposite leaves and grows in wet meadows; Brodiaea has basal grasslike leaves from a corm.; vs Zeltnera: Gentianopsis has large funnel-shaped flowers; Zeltnera has small flat-topped salverform flowers.; vs Centaurium: Gentianopsis has large funnel-shaped flowers; Centaurium has small flat-topped salverform flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gentianopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Gentianopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Gentianopsis sp. belong to?
Gentianopsis sp. is in the Gentianaceae family, genus Gentianopsis.
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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