P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Calcareous rocks and slopes (generally near the top of cliffs or bluffs), rocky woods in the mountains, usually above major streams.
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Species Description:
Low evergreen shrub up to 30 cm tall often occurring in patches with smooth serrulate opposite leaves and very small green flowers.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early April to late May.
Fruiting Period: Early September to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves evergreen, opposite; flowers perfect; fruit 2-valved; aril white.
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Management:
Timber removal 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:
Appalachian: This species occurs in Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. It was observed on the grounds of a commerical greenhouse in North Carolina and was concluded to be introduced in this state.
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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