FLORA OF ICELAND elements: Gentianella aurea, northern gentian

Gentianella aurea; The northern gentian is can be found in most regionsof Iceland except for the barren highlands. It can be recognized by the crowded short stalked flowers in th top and an in the axils of the stem leaves. It grows in a wide spectrum of sunny habitats.
It is a member of the gentian family (Gentianaceae).

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