
Marsh gentian - James Adler

Marsh gentian by James Adler
Marsh gentian
The bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers of the marsh gentian contrast deeply with the pinks and purples of the wet heaths it inhabits. The New Forest holds a large population of this late-flowering plant.
Scientific name
Gentiana pneumonantheWhen to see
July to OctoberSpecies information
Category
Statistics
Height: up to 30cmConservation status
Rare and localised.