3589

Forb
Perennial

Habitat: Prairies, open woodlands, and (eastwards, in nw. GA) occasionally mowed roadside and adjacent powerline right-of-way, with other species of calcareous prairie habitats, one occurrence recorded to date, per Weakley's Flora

Native west of GA-NC-SC, plausibly native to GA or perhaps only adventive

Rare

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LEAVES:
Simple
Alternate

FLOWER:
Spring
Deep purplish-pink
5 sepals
5 petals
Stamens united to form a staminal column surrounding ovary and styles
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Spring/Summer
Capsule

 

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