Swertia pseudochinensis,
a perennial herb, 20-50cm tall, inhabits sunny grasslands;
stems are thick, dark purple, and branch on the upper portion.
Leaves are of opposite hypotaxis, arranged in a relatively 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.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
