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Gentiana lutea
Yellow gentian
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Latin Name: Gentiana lutea
Common Name: Yellow gentian
Family: Gentianaceae(Click to Search)
Author: L.
Known Hazards: None known
Habitat: Grassy alpine and sub-alpine pastures, usually on calcareous soils[9, 50].
Mature Height: 1.2
Mature Width: 0.6
Habit: Perennial
Edible Uses: The root is sometimes used in the manufacture of gentian bitters[183]. The root contains sugar and mucilage[2] (this is probanly a reference to its medicinal properties).
The root was occasionally used as a flavouring in beer before the use of hops (Humulus lupulus) became widespread[4].
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