P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Damp pine savannas, other wet sandy sites, rarely in seepage over rock outcrops (Weakley 1998); wet ditches and low fields.
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Species Description:
Annual herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid March to late May.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Diminutive plant about the size of a dime with leaves all basal, the blades cuneate-spathuate (spoon-shaped) and covered with gland-tipped hairs that make the plant appear reddish. Flower scapes have gland-tipped trichomes as well.
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Management:
The habitat for this species is very specialized and not likely to withstand much alteration. Grazing or browsing pressure, hydrologic changes (i.e. vegetation removal in the vicinity, stream alterations) would be detrimental. these sites are naturally open so some vegetation control/removal may be needed to maintain the open character of the site. Exotic pest plants are a threat.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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