Catchfly Gentian

• Scientific Name: Eustoma Exaltatum Ssp.Exaltatum
• Common Name: Catchfly Gentian
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 15. Eudicots: Fagaceae to Lythraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-59: 1-53. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/59PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt15FagLyth.pdf#page=7
• Habitat: Saline wet areas
• Life Form: Forb, perennial
• Leaf Description: Simple, sessile, oblong, entire, thickish
• Flower Color: Cream, white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Jun.to Sept.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Family: Gentianaceae (gentian family)