NPSpecies

Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Vascular Plant Inventory of Obed Wild and Scenic River. Draft Report Submitted to Appalachian Highlands I&M Network, NPS.

Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Vascular Plant Inventory of Obed Wild and Scenic River. Draft Report Submitted to NPS, Appalachian Highlands I&M Network. Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Cultivation value was Not cultivated with comment: Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Vascular Plant Inventory of Obed Wild and Scenic River. Draft Report Submitted to NPS, Appalachian Highlands I&M Network. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes In legacy NPSpecies Pest value was Yes with comment: TN EPPC RANK = SIGNIFICANT THREAT; NatureServe I Rank = Medium. Lespedeza bicolor is widely established in the southeastern U.S. and scattered in other eastern states. It is a much branched legume that grows up to 3 meters in height and fixes nitrogen. It is still sold and planted for wildlife food, ornamental use, and erosion control. Of particular concern, is plantings in forest openings from which it spreads. It has the ability to spread under a medium to dense understory and prescribed burning enhances its spread. Lespedeza bicolor occurs in areas with some disturbance and can become dominant in those areas. Control is moderately difficult. Herbicides are recommended and longterm follow-up is needed (NatureServe 2007).

Data Source: NatureServe. 2007. Vascular Plant Inventory of Obed Wild and Scenic River. Draft Report Submitted to NPS, Appalachian Highlands I&M Network.

Park Species Detail: BONAP Author = Turcz.; Reference = TN10/11, Park Species Data Source: Schmalzer, P.A. and H.R. DeSelm, 1982; BONAP County Database