P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Dry sandy open oak-pine woods and barrens, and roadsides.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early August to late November.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Plants silvery pubescent throughout; leaves sessile but not clasping and the lower ones deciduous; heads small (less than 2 cm) and numerous elongate-racemiform, achenes pubescent.
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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.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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