P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Mesophytic forests with limestone derived soils, slopes associated with large river systems.
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Species Description:
A small, early spring blooming herb with a whorl of three leaves, and three showy white petals.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early March to late April.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Plants under 10 cm. tall, Flowers white and peduncled. Ovary 3 lobed (not winged), leaves definitely petioled. Peduncle recurved in fruit.
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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:
Ranging from Pennsylvania and Michigan west to South Dakota south to Virginia and Nebraska (Kartesz 1999), on calcareous substrates.
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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