Canby's mountain lover is quite rare throughout the entirety of its range and is currently under consideration for federal listing. Other than Ohio, it grows in select areas of south-central Kentucky and along the southern Appalachians from Pennsylvania down through the Virginia's and into Tennessee. The small, linear leaves are evergreen and the overall growth pattern is a low, branching shrub. Plants flower in March-April and sometimes again in the fall. Fruit has never been observed on Ohio's plants due to their clone origin.
Thanks to all who gave it a whirl and another congrats to John for identifying this fascinating rarity!
While I am certainly not short on topics to share, I am short on the necessary free time it takes to do so. I figured in the mean time I could keep things from stagnating further with a quick and fun plant quiz! Just take a look at the photograph below and leave a comment with your best guess! Thanks to all who decide to play along and best of luck!
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Labrador Tea?
ReplyDeleteonly thing that comes to my mind is Ceratioloa ericoides? From Patricia Cox
ReplyDeleteYou've stumped me, Andrew! Does this plant grow in northern NY?
ReplyDeleteGood guess, Ron but no not Labrador tea!
ReplyDeleteAnother great guess, Patricia, but not Ceratioloa ericoides. I can see why you thought of that plant though!
Sorry to be so tough, Jackie! This species is quite rare and limited in its range (is native to Ohio) but not to New York. So I would not have expected you to know this plant :)
Pachistima canbyi
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