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Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 6.0


Form/Color Perennial, spring ephemeral, grows to 7", Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
several flowering stems, flowers pinkish- Tolerance: tolerance.
white in April-June.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Understory of moist forests, sometimes


in lawns and hedgerows.
Ecosystem Attractive to bees, flies, seeds eaten
Services: by mice.


Hydrology: Rich, moist soil conditions.


Ornamental This delicate spring ephemeral has
Value: showy pinkish-white flowers and long Compatibility: Very colonial in nature. Often found


narrow smooth leaves. with trout-lily.


Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:


Collinsonia canadensis Horse Balm


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW- Soil: pH 6.0-7.0


Form/Color Perennial, grows to 3', egg-shaped Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


leaves, flowers pale yellow in July- Tolerance: tolerance.
September.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Woodland herb of moist or wet soil.


Ecosystem
Services:


Hydrology: Medium moisture usage.


Ornamental Flowers and foliage have a distinct lemon
Value: or citronella scent. Wide oval leaves line Compatibility:


the stems. Small yellow flowers.


Salt Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance. Other:


Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:

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