P h o t o b y D e n n i s D . H o r n @ T E N N
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Habitat:
Wet woods, swamps, and slough margins.
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Species Description:
Perennial vining herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early May to late August.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Climbing vine; sepals (which appear to be petals) are thick, 3-5 cm long and the margins above the middle thin and crisped (irregular). Plants occurring in swamps. The leaves are pinnate with 2-4 pairs and the lower leaflets larger than the others.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or impacts due to erosion. Exotic pest plants are a threat to this species. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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