Marshallia pulchra
Marshallia pulchra Monongahela Barbara's buttons
Synonyms:
Marshallia grandiflora
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This species is endemic to the Appalachians (PA and WV) and the Cumberland Plateau (TN and KY). It was formerly considered to be M. grandiflora and has been determined to be its own species.
Habitat & Range
Rare on sandy and rocky stream banks.
Present in the south-west Fayette, Somerset & Allegheny Cos.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FAC |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | N |
Phenology
Flowers June to August.
Plant Codes
PA status: PE (Endangered)
S-rank: S1 (Critically imperiled)
G-rank: G3 (Vulnerable)
Marshallia pulchra Monongahela Barbara's buttons
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Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
Monongahela Barbara's buttons
beautiful Barbara's buttons
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