Leaf blades: abaxial surface silvery, scales mostly unpigmented or light amber, some dark blackish brown scales sometimes present. Inflorescences 9–18-flowered, producing 0–11 fruits. 2n = 16, 32.

Phenology: Flowering mostly late Feb–early Apr; fruiting mostly May–Jun.
Habitat: Limestone glades, forest understories, shale or sandstone outcrops, often on steep slopes.
Elevation: 50–150 m.

Distribution

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Ala.

Discussion

Variety alabamensis is restricted to Bibb and Tuscaloosa counties. A report of this variety from Tennessee is almost certainly erroneous (K. Wurdack 2006).

Selected References

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Lower Taxa

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