P h o t o b y R i c h a r d C a s s e l l
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Habitat:
Calcareous bluffs and rocks (Gleason & Cronquist 1991)..
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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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:
A small fern generally found assciated with calcareous rock outcrops. Petiole hairy but without scales. The leaves are wooly beneath and oblong-linear in shape. Rhizomes are scaley, the scales lance-linear and orange-brown with a black mid-stripe.
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Management:
Disturbance of surrounding areas such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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