02 May 2019.
Missouri, United States
Locality: Roaring River State park located 7.30 miles south, southeast of Cassville, Barry County
Coordinates: 36.5770, -93.8296
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Elevation: 314m.
Georeference protocol: Lat/lon determined by GPS
Habitat: Wild Habitat
Environment description: Localized on moist, steep (45-65 degree) slopes with north and/or northeast-facing aspects.
Number of plants sampled: 12
Associated species: Quercus muehlenbergii, Fraxinus americana, Fraxinus quadrangulata, Staphylea trifolia, Tilia americana, Juniperus virginiana, Hydrangea arborescens, Lindera benzoin, Carya tomentosa, Cornus florida, Celtis occidentalis, Amelanchier arborea, Vitis sp., Viburnum rufidulum, Cercis canadensis, Juniperus virginiana, Ulmus rubra, Acer negundo, Asarum canadense, Aesculus glabra, Asimina triloba (flowering) and Ostrya virginiana
Comment: Estimated population of 250-350 individuals across a 0.45 mile linear stretch (mostly within a localized area adjacent to Roaring River). Noted three areas with Cladrastis including: Area adjacent to Roaring River at T22N R27N Sec. 34 and Sec. 35; one lone specimen at T22N R27N NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec. 25; and approximately one-two dozen specimens at T22N R27N SW1/4 NW1/4 Sec. 27. Specimens noted at time of sampling (2 May 2019) were about 5-7 days away from peak flower. Many specimens noted with trunk decay/canker. Coordinates provided refer to specimen #R033. Coordinates for all other specimens may be provided upon request.
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