P h o t o b y U n i v e r s i t y o f T e n n e s s e e H e r b a r i u m ( T E N N )
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Habitat:
Moist wooded slopes in the mountains.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early July to late September.
Fruiting Period: Early August to late October.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
The glabrous leaves of this plant are broadly oblanceolate to obovate rather than linear like most lileaceous species. The greenish yellow tepals have bases that are gradually attenuate and they are not clawed; the ovary is glabrous. These plants occur on mountain slopes.
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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:
GA (26 Co.), TN, WV (4 Co.), VA, NC, SC, AL, KY.
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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