Saturday, July 10, 2010

Gentiana
Gentiana is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Gentian family (Gentianaceae), tribe Gentianeae and monophyletic subtribe Gentianinae. With about 400 species, it is considered a large genus.
Medicinal uses
Some species are of medicinal use and their roots were harvested for the manufacture of tonic liquor like Suze or similar liquors.

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