03 September 2017.
Illinois, United States
Locality: Nachusa Grasslands - locally known as Potawatomi Ridge approximately 4.30 miles northwest of Franklin Grove just 0.40 miles south of West Barn Road, T22N R10E N1/2 SW 1/4 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 16, Ogle County
Coordinates: 41.8894, -89.3553
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Elevation: 227m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: St. Peter's sandstone cliff, specimens noted on ridgetop.
Number of plants sampled: 1
Associated species: Growing in association with Quercus velutina, Quercus macrocarpa, Liatris aspera, Schizachyrium scoparium, Ambosia artemisiifolia, Rubus occidentalis, Eupatorium rugosum, Cyperus filiculmis, Comandra umbellata, Solidago nemoralis, Lupinus perennis, Erigeron strigosus, Prunus serotina, Fragaria virginiana, Danthonia spicata, Penstamon hirsuta, Kuhnia eupatorioides, Monarda fistulosa, Hieracium longipilum, Opuntia humifusa, Tephrosia virginiana, Krigia virginica, Rumex acetosella, Tradescantia ohiensis, Cassia hebecarpa, Solidago graminifolia, Festuca obtusa, Campanula americana, Solanum nigrum, Silene stellata, Vitis sp., and Carex sp.
Comment: Very dense patch covering approximately 1' x 70' on top of ridge. Plants sampled approximately 5' in height and very leafy. Minimal fruiting noted during collection (2017).
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