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Wordless Wednesday – Downy Gentian

Posted on October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM by Lexi Ruskell

Downy Gentian Sky

Downy gentian is one of the most beautiful fall prairie flowers. It is uncommon on mesic to dry prairies across Iowa, and begins to bloom late August to early October. It most commonly blossoms on a prairie remnant, so now is the time to search for this beauty!

Lexi

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