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Blackstonia is a genus of of the family Gentianaceae, native to Europe and to nearby regions of Asia and Africa. Its best known species is its type species, Blackstonia perfoliata, the yellow-wort.
The genus is named after the English botanical writer John Blackstone (1712-1753). Gledhill D. 2008. The Names of Plants. Cambridge University Press , page 72
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