Leaf blades trullate or broadly trullate, 5–8 cm, adaxial surface densely scabrous-pubescent, glabrescent. Inflorescence branches densely villous, variably glabrescent by anthesis. Flowers: hypanthium pubescent.

Phenology: Flowering May–Jun; fruiting Sep–Oct.
Habitat: Brush, roadsides, woodland edges
Elevation: 50–900 m

Distribution

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Ont., Mass., Mich., N.H., N.Y., Vt., Va., Wis.

Discussion

Variety asperifolia, like var. scabrida, has a wide range from the southern Great Lakes area to the Virginia Blue Ridge. It is particularly distinct, thus perhaps worthy of specific rank, and may be locally common.

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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