Frasera caroliniensis Walter

American Columbo; Carolina Gentian

Herb

Perennial

Vascular

Columbo is a perennial herb that lives only to produce a basal rosette for years until it has stored enough energy to flower. Once it flowers and sets seed, the plant dies-- a condition termed "monocarpic". At one time, Columbo was on the state tracking list but due to additional populations being discovered it has since been delisted.--B. Keener

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Native G5 (Global Rank)

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