P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Sandy fields, open woods, and barrens.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early June to late August.
Fruiting Period: Early July to late October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
To distinguish this species from other legumes by the linear stipules and flower is white becoming pink with age. The legume is flat. Leaves with numerous straight parallel veins and without tendrils. T. spicata is distinguished from the more common T. virginiana in that the infloresence occurs opposite the leaves and the flowers are uniformly one color whereas T. virginiana has bi-colored flowers (yellow and pink).
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or vegetation removal that would result in increased erosion.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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