Alabama Gentian Pinkroot

The Alabama gentian pinkroot (Spigelia alabamensis,) like other members of the Spigelia genus, grows in large, multi-stemmed clumps.

Dense clump of gentian pinkroot with numerous pale pink flower buds
Photo courtesy of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University
Dense clump of gentian pinkroot with numerous pale pink flower buds