Question: September 29, 2021 sighting in Phillipston, MA forest on the border of a large swamp. Not directly in, or at …
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September 29, 2021 sighting in Phillipston, MA forest on the border of a large swamp. Not directly in, or at the waters edge, but was near it in moist but rocky soils. Having trouble identifying it. The flowers appeared closed, but purple and growing in clusters. I did not want to force the flowers opened as they seemed pretty delicate and I did not want to disturb it. Having trouble IDing it. Thank you!
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Dear almahaney16, you've photographed a species of Gentiana (gentian). Unfortunately, I would need closer images to assist you with identifying it to the species. There are three it could be: G. linearis, G. clausa, or (rare) G. andrewsii. Good luck.
