Gentianopsis thermalis, July 30, 2020
Common & scientific name
Rocky Mountain fringed gentian, Gentianopsis thermalis
Family
Gentian, Gentianaceae
Location
Linkins Lake, 12,000’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This delightful, widespread gentian (think roadside ditches) has four spiraling, delicately-fringed, deep-bluish-purple petals. “Thermalis” refers to the thermal pools of Yellowstone, where this gentian is particularly abundant and has been designated the park’s official flower.
G. thermalis, August 13, 2020