title: Gentianella quinquefolia
text: # Gentianella quinquefolia
  
  Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed, is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.
  
  ## Subspecies
  
  There are two subspecies:
  
  * Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis - a more western variety, with larger flowers. Found in dry calcareous areas.
  * Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia - primarily Appalachian, with smaller flowers. Found in forests and Appalachian balds.
  