From Flora of Indiana (1940) by Charles C. Deam

This species, as now known, is restricted to the southern part of the state. It, and also the variety [tenella], are more or less local because their habitat is local. On the whole, it is more or less frequent and is found in bare, sandy, sometimes very sandy soil.

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Indiana Coefficient of Conservatism: C = 1

Wetland Indicator Status: FACU