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medical illustration of Bottle Gentian, perennial, leafy herb, trumpet-shaped flower, Gentianaceae family, roadside ditches, Gentiana clausa This illustration of Gentiana clausa, (Closed Gentian or Bottle Gentian), shows the deep blue flowering plant in all its glory. Blooming in the Northeast in early September, it prefers slightly dampish areas like roadside ditches. The illustration was completed in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.
Next medical illustration of Fringed gentian, native wildflower, blue violet, rare, grassy hillsides, riverbanks Gentiana crinita is a more rare Gentian that blooms in a variety of environments, from riverbanks to grassy hillsides. The distinctive fringing of the petals distinguishes it from the other Gentians. The illustration was completed in transparent watercolor on Arches paper. It is suitable for a field guide or environmental education materials.

Gentiana crinita

Bottle Gentian, perennial, leafy herb, trumpet-shaped flower, Gentianaceae family, roadside ditches, Gentiana clausa This illustration of Gentiana clausa, (Closed Gentian or Bottle Gentian), shows the deep blue flowering plant in all its glory. Blooming in the Northeast in early September, it prefers slightly dampish areas like roadside ditches. The illustration was completed in transparent watercolor on Arches paper.

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