P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Sandstone and limestone bluffs and riverbanks.
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Species Description:
Shrub.
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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:
Flowers five or more in a raceme; bark of the current season gray, not exfoliating on previous seasons twigs. The leaves are glabrous above and usually soft hairy beneath.
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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:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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