P h o t o b y T e n n e s s e e D i v i s i o n o f N a t u r a l H e r i t a g e @ T E N N
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Habitat:
Cliffs, talus, rocky slopes, rich stream-bottom forests, cool rocky forests (Weakley 1998); well drained sunny openings, rocky and sandy slopes. invasive following fire and logging.
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Species Description:
Herb, bien/perennial vine.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early June to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Plants climbing; white to purplish, flowers are strongly irregular and the outer two petals stongly connivent (joined), nearly to the apex (end); 6 stamens in two groups.
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Management:
Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species. May tolerate some timber removal if done without excessive soil disturbance (discing/chopping) and if immediate vicinity of plant is protected from debris and direct cutting etc.
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Global Range:
Widespread but infrequent in eastern and central North America (Kartesz, 1999).
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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