Latin name: Gentianella amarella (L.) Boerner ssp.
  acuta (Michaux) J.M. Gillett
  Pronunciation: jen-tee-an-EL-a am-ar-EL-a ak-YOO-
  ta

  Common name: Autumn dwarf gentian
  Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian)
  Habitat: Moist places, montane coniferous forest
  4500'-11,000', San Bernardino Mts
  Blooming period: June to September
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Gentianella
  2) amarella  3) acuta
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