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prairie gentian (Lisianthus)

They are herbaceous annuals, growing to 15–60 cm tall, with bluish green, slightly succulent leaves and large funnel-shaped flowers. The flowers can grow up to 50 millimetres (2 in) across and can be found in a variety of colors. They have been found in all shades of pink, purple, white, and blue. In addition, some are bicolored and some are occasionally found in yellow or carmine-red.

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Sugar Mill Gardens, Port Orange, Florida

www.dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org/index.html

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Uploaded on June 28, 2024
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