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Gentianella diemensis (tasmanian
snowgentian) is an endemic herb that is found widely in
Tasmanian subalpine-alpine areas.
There are two subspecies:
G. diemensis subsp. plantaginea
(the ben lomond snowgentian) grows in the north east of
the state including on Ben Lomond and Mt Barrow. It has
leaves with a pointed tip and often bears the remains of
flowering stems from previous years. It can flower several
times (polycarpic).
G. diemensis subsp, diemensis
(tasmanian snowgentian) has a wider distribution mainly in
the west of the state including Cradle Mountain and Mt
Field. Leaves are broader at the ends and usually not
pointed. It dies after a single flowering (monocarpic).
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