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Swertia pseudochinensis is
a perennial herb, 20-50cm tall, inhabiting sunny grasslands; stems
are thick, tinge dark purple, and branch on the upper portion.
Leaves are opposite in a somewhat dense way, 2- 4 cm long, in the
shape of a linear lanceolate. The flowers are light purple with dark
purple stripes. Corollas are 1-1.5cm long, have a deep cleft in five
lobes, and have hairs and nectar at the bases. Bloom time:
August-November. |