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:
Moist or dry sandy woods, meadows and barrens. also pine flatwoods (Weakley 1998).
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Species Description:
Herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early July to late August.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This species has 4 petals and 4 sepals and the plants are less than 0.5 m tall. Leaves are elliptic-oblong. 8-20 mm wide and clasp the stem. The capsules are 1-locular.
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Management:
The habitat for this species is especially sensitive to changes in hydrology and not likely to withstand much alteration. Grazing or browsing pressure, vegetation removal, hydrologic changes (i.e. stream alterations road construction) would 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:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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