P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Cliffs and knobs, dry rock ledges and cliff in mts.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early August to late September.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Erect plant with fleshy succulent leaves that are over 1.5 cm wide. Plant stand over 2 dm tall from a stout base. White to sometimes pink flowers in many-branched and rounded cymes, the branchlets winged. Sepals are under 4 mm.
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Management:
Disturbance such as ATV trails, timber removal or any activity that results in increased erosion and weed invasion will be detrimental. Timber removal would be detrimental.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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