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Habitat:
Quiet waters of ponds and lakes, or streams.
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Species Description:
Perennial aquatic herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid June to late September.
Fruiting Period: Mid July to mid October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Heteranthera dubia is a yellow-flowered aquatic species that is usually submersed. leaves are linear and lacking a petiole. The flowers are usually at water surface. Stamens are equal in length.
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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. Disturbance 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 and should be removed. Avoid creating access to the site through trail or road construction.
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Global Range:
Que. to WA, south to NC, AK, NM, MT, ID, and OR. Sparse.
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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