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:
Dry-mesic upland forests often with thin canopies.
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Species Description:
Perennial herb.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Early April to late May.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Stemmed violet (sometimes appearing as a rosette because stems become prostrate and root at the nodes) with small orbicular leaves that are often purplish beneath, especially on the veins. The plant is puberulent throughout. the petals are blue/violet and the basal petal spur mostly 3-8 mm long; lateral petals bearded.
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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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