Gentiana autumnalis


Gentiana autumnalis, the pine barren gentian, is a tall species of flowering plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is native to eastern North America coastal pinebarrens from New Jersey to South Carolina.

Taxonomy

There are two subspecies recognised:Gentiana autumnalis subsp. autumnalis L.

Threats

Fire suppression, invasive weeds, and the altering of natural water flows all pose threats to rare native populations of G. autumnalis.