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Gentiana verna L.

spring gentian (Gentianaceae)

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Gentiana verna is an Arctic–Alpine species, largely restricted in the British Isles to the Burren and Upper Teesdale.

Schneeberg, Austria; 2004-06-10

 spring gentian / Gentiana verna: _Gentiana verna_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> species, largely restricted in the British Isles to the Burren and Upper Teesdale.

Gentiana verna has a single flower on each leafy stem.

Apennines, Italy; 2005-05-20

 spring gentian / Gentiana verna: _Gentiana verna_ has a single flower on each leafy stem.

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