P h o t o b y T e n n e s s e e D i v i s i o n o f N a t u r a l H e r i t a g e @ T E N N
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Habitat:
Open swamps and wet soils (Gleason & Cronquist 1991); also swamp forests (Weakley 1998).
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early May to late July.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
L. terrestris differs from other species of loosesrife in having glabrous stem, leaves and pedicels, the leaves usually opposite. Flowers are yellow and are arranged in a terminal racemose (long unbranched elongate) infloresence.
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Management:
Avoid degradation of water quality or changes in natural stream flow. 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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