How to Use gentian in a Sentence
gentian
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Spikes of tiny pink orchids and clusters of deep blue gentian dot the sides of the trail.
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R29 Team,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
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Loved for their large, ruffled petals that resemble roses or peonies, prairie gentian (Lisianthus) comes in various colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Loved for their large, ruffled petals that resemble roses or peonies, prairie gentian (Lisianthus) comes in various colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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That spirit s macerated for two weeks with 21 botanicals including poppy seed, gentian, juniper berry, kola nut, licorice root, and sarsaparilla.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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At its Himalayan Botanical Garden, plants such as gentian are domesticated for research and cosmetics applications, reducing destructive wild harvesting while supporting biodiversity.
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Li Jun,
Footwear News,
26 Sep. 2025
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