Species
Swertia chirayta
H.Karst. (Roxb.)
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Taxonomy
Family
Gentianaceae
Genus
Swertia
Species
Swertia chirayta
Lifecycle & Ecology
EdibleNo
Also Known As
Ericoila chirayitaOphelia chirayitaEyrythalia floribundaSwertia chirataSwertia tongluensisSwertia chirayitaHenricea pharmacearchaAgathotes chirayitaGentiana chirayita
Data Sources
Species data compiled from the USDA PLANTS Database and other open botanical data sources. Images used under Creative Commons or equivalent licenses. Distribution data from USDA state-level records.
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