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Habitat:
Rocky woods and banks.
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Species Description:
Perennial vine.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early April to late June.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This plant is a woody vine or climbing shrub with deciduous leaves. The upper leaves are merged at their bases and glaucous forming a disc around the stem. The tips of the lower stem leaves are rounded to emarginate. Flowers are yellow and are gibbous (buldge at the base).
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Management:
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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