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Greater fringed gentian flowers open on sunny days, but generally remain closed on cloudy days. Individual plants live for only one or two years.

• Family: Gentian (Gentianaceae)
• Habitat: meadows, wet woods
• Height: 1-3 feet
• Flower size: 2 inches long
• Flower color: blue
• Flowering time: September to November
• Origin: native