P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Moist, especially sandy soils of woods, shores, and prairies (Gleason & Cronquist 1991)..
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early May to late June.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This member of the lily and associated families is distinct in having more than 6 hairy sessile leaves that are alternately arranged. S. stellata has a sessile terminal raceme of small white (8-10 mm wide) flowers have 6 spreading tepals, all the same length. The fruit is a globose berry that is at first green with blackish stripes becoming dark red.
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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. May tolerate some timber removal if done without excessive soil disturbance (disking/chopping) and if immediate vicinity of plant is protected from debris and direct cutting etc.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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