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Flower Facts | Gentiana |
Gentiana
Name: Common name is Gentian. It was thought
to be named after Gentius, King of Illyria (present-day Albania), who was the
first to use this plant medicinally. The tall gentians used for cut flowers are
mostly the Gentiana makinoi cultivar. Description: Flowers are trumpet-shaped blue or purple. Origin: Most of the 400 species gentians are small, short plants including many alpines. The tall varieties used for cutting are principally Gentiana makinoi from Japan especially "Royal Blue" or Gentiana triflora variety "Japonica". Availability: April-November Care Tips: They last for 3-4 weeks. Trivia: The roots are used medicinally to treat weak or underactive digestive systems and also as anti-flammatory medicine.
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