Agueweed

Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed,^[2] is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.

Subspecies

There are two subspecies:^[3]

• Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis - a more western variety, with larger flowers. Found in dry calcareous areas.
• Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia - primarily Appalachian, with smaller flowers. Found in forests and Appalachian balds.

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