Marsh Gentian
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Gentiana pneumonanthe (the Marsh Gentian) is a species of the genus Gentiana. It was the first wildflower announced as flower of the year in Germany
in 1980.The species can be found in Marshes and Moorlands. It is the host-plant of the Alcon Blue (Phengaris alcon).
Flower of the Year Campaign in Germany
In 1979 Loki Schmidt, the spouse of former German Federal chancellor Helmut Schmidt, founded the which became the in 1985. One of the main purposes of this organisation is a public awareness campaign about the ecological value of wildflowers...
in 1980.The species can be found in Marshes and Moorlands. It is the host-plant of the Alcon Blue (Phengaris alcon).