Green Gentian syn. Elkweed, syn. Deer's Ears, syn. Monument Plant
Frasera  speciosa
Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)

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Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just  East of Turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
green gentian


Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just  East of Turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
green gentian


Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just  East of Turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
big Cottonwood



Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just  East of Turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
leaf



Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just  East of Turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
gentian


Big Cottonwood Canyon
Just Past turnoff to Donut Falls
1 July 2013
gentian

Albion Basin 2005


Albion Basin 2005


Albion Basin 2005

Photo Details - ©Nicky Davis
1 July 2013, Just east of turnoff to Donut Falls, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
July 21, 2005 - Albion Basin, Little Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah

Characteristics
Size: 3 to 5 foot stem  Flowers: flower has four sepals, four petals and four stamens and produces many seeds,
 Several insects are drawn to the flower's purple spotted  petals,
Blooms: June to August,  Leaves: 10 to 20 inch long leaves whorled evenly around the stem



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