Eustoma exaltatum, commonly called seaside gentian,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family (Gentianaceae).
Eustoma exaltatum is an erect herbaceous plant with a glaucous, leafy stem. It produces large, purple, bell-shaped flowers throughout the growing season, peaking in spring through summer.[2][1]
Eustoma russellianum is closely related to Eustoma exaltatum, and in some treatments they are ranked as subspecies, rather than as separate species.[3]
It is native to North America, where it found in from the southern United States and the West Indies, south to Mexico and Belize.[4] Its natural habitat is wet places, such as alkaline marshes, stream beds, and saline coastal areas.[4][3][2] It is moderately tolerant of inundation by salt water, and highly tolerant of salt winds.[1]
Eustoma exaltatum, commonly called seaside gentian, is a species of flowering plant in the gentian family (Gentianaceae).
