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:
Rich forests, ranging from moist forests to rather dry oak forests (Weakley 1998).
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid April to mid June.
Fruiting Period: Early June to late July.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Herbaceous mint with lemon-scented foliage and with 2-3 pairs of ovate-oblong (to 20 cm) leaves. The yellow flowers are in a single terminal panicle. They are bilabiate (two-lipped) and the lower lip is fringed; four stamens present.
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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:
Southern Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, with disjunct populations in Ohio. Scattered and rare throughout range.
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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