P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Sandy soil and barrens on the coastal plain (Gleason & Cronquist 1991); dry sandy pineland and oak scrub (Fernald 1970).
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid June to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
This member of the Scrophulariaceae has opposite leaves below the branches and are usually gone at antithesis (flowering). It is a small plant, ranging from 1 to 4 dm in height. The small flowers are in the upper axils and are straight with 4 stamens and the lower lip 3-lobed. The small (8-10mm) fruit are flattened and generally ovate. The rarer of the two varieties is var. pectinatum which has bractreal leaves toothed and stem leaves 2-8 mm wide.
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Management:
Timber removal would be detrimental.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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