P h o t o b y K S N P C S t a f f
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Habitat:
Calcareous barrens, glades and dry prairies associated with silurean and Mississippian limestones.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid March to late April.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
The first basal leaves of Eggleston's violet are not lobed or divided, which makes them different from the rest of the basal leaves, the mid-season leaves, since they have 5-9 narrow divisions. These early leaves are deltoid in shape not cordate.
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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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