Gentian

Gentian iscommon name forgenus Gentiana. Gentiansgrowntheir attractive, trumpet-shaped flowers whichusually blue. Gentiansfully hardylike full sun or partial shade,neutralacid soil thatrichhumuswell drained.

Gentianused asflavouring,examplebitters, andsoft drink "Moxie" which contains "Gentian Root Extractives".

Some varietiesof medicinal usetheir roots were harvested formanufacturetonic liquor.

AccordingPliny Gentianname after Gentius;KingIllyria, saidhave discovered its healing properties.

Species:

• Gentiana acaulis 'Rannoch' (see also)