Author | L. | |
Distribution | Mountains only.
Native of Europe, Turkey, and north Africa; in N.A. southern Canada south to NC, TN, MO, WY, WA. | |
Abundance | Rare to uncommon. | |
Habitat | Roadsides and banks, meadows, clearings, Appalachian Trail. | |
Phenology | Flowering and fruiting May-October. | |
Identification | This is a weedy-looking plant often 2-3 feet tall, usually spreading on other plants for support. The leaves are deeply 5-7 lobed, the lobes pinnatifid and toothed. The flowers are pink (to lavender or white), with a few red lines. | |
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State Rank | SE | |
Global Rank | GNR | |
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USACE-agcp | | |
USACE-emp | | |