Gentian flowers

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Gentian flowers

Gentian flowers

I'm not sure, but this could be yellow gentian (Gentiana lutea) with withered flowers. Growing along the trail to Bobotov Kuk. 13 Aug 2016.
rgg
on Oct 12, 2016 4:03 am
Image Type(s): Flora
Image ID: 984998

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nartreb

nartreb - Oct 13, 2016 11:27 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Flower

The two tall plants with ribbed, spirally-arranged leaves? They're veratrum species (and therefore poisonous).

rgg

rgg - Oct 14, 2016 6:57 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Flower

Thanks, to both of you. I checked out both suggestions, and I now think it is indeed a Veratrum; probably Veratrum album, since that's native to Europe.

Coincidentally, the Wikipedia article mentions they are often confused with yellow gentian, Gentiana lutea; just like I did!

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