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Gentianella campestris (L.) Börner

field gentian (Gentianaceae)

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WidespreadVery strong tendencyN
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Although other Gentianella species sometimes have 4-parted flowers, Gentianella campestris is distinctive in having 2 enormous sepals concealing 2 tiny ones.

Inchnadamph (VC108: West Sutherland); 2018-08-22

 field gentian / Gentianella campestris: Although other _Gentianella_ species sometimes have 4-parted flowers, _Gentianella campestris_ is distinctive in having 2 enormous sepals concealing 2 tiny ones.

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