Mountain Bog Gentian
Gentiana calycosa
This mountain bog gentian was photographed
at the outlet of Bird Lake on Tract D Yakama lands at the southeastern corner
of Mt. Adams...............August 26, 2005. Note how the corolla lobes
lack spotting. The coloration of the corolla varies from light blue and lavender
to dark (gentian) blue.
Mountain bog gentian as seen at the western edge of Bird Creek Meadows..................October 13, 2006. Note the numerous ovate-shaped leaves clustered at the base of the flower.
Commonly seen in leafy clusters, this mountain
bog gentian was photographed at the outlet of Bird Lake on Tract D Yakama lands
at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams...............August 26, 2005.
The photo above shows a light-blue mountain
bog gentian as seen at the western edge of Bird Creek Meadows...................October 13, 2006. Note the numerous silver spots on the lobes of the corolla as well as into the interior of the flower.
The photo above is a close-up of the flowers of mountain bog gentian as seen at the western edge of Bird Creek Meadows along the Round the
Mt. Trail #9 on Mt. Adams..............October 13, 2006. Note that the leaves are opposite on the stems.
The photo above shows a mass of deep blue-colored mountain bog
gentian as seen at Bird Creek Meadows on Mt. Adams..............September 1,
1996.
Paul Slichter