American Columbo Frasera caroliniensis (formerly Swertia caroliniensis)
Other scientific names: Swertia caroliniensis, Frasera walteri Family: Gentian Family (Gentianaceae) Flowers: Summer; Green/Brown, Yellow; 4 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Height:
2 m (5-7 ft) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 152 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: caroliniensis: of Carolina, Carolinian For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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American Columbo flowers are large and unusual.
The basal rosette of leaves.
A nice patch of American Columbo.
American Columbo blooms only every few years.
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