P h o t o b y J a m e s K i s e r
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Habitat:
Springy or muddy soil, usually in shade (Gleason & Cronquist 1991); springheads, open wooded seeps, seepage banks of spring-fed streams, seasonally wet sandstone rocks, rills, cool wet areas.
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Species Description:
Annual herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid March to late June.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Decumbent (stems laying down) with entire leaves (sometimes obscurely toothed) and the lower ones on the stem are oppositely arranged. The flowers are solitary at the end of the branches, sepals (there are no petals) are greenish yellow to red/purple marked and the center disk (the ovaries) is red/brown-purple to green. The 4-8 stamens are inserted in the notches of the 8 lobed-disk. Occurs in seepy areas.
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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. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction. Timber removal could change the moisture regime and detrimentally affect this species.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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