Bumblebees and bottle gentian maintain a mutualistic relationship which benefits both parties. The bees are granted almost exclusive access to the plant’s pollen and nectar, and the plant holds ...

Bottle gentian -Gentian andrewsii – is a fall blooming perennial that would struggle in the heat of Arkansas. The blue to purple bottle shaped blooms look almost like an unopened flower bud.

Answer: Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is a Minnesota wildflower that is found in most of the state. The plants have gorgeous royal blue, bottle-like flowers that never actually open and look ...