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Tephrosia virginiana Goat's Eve


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: Acidic soils.


Form/Color Alternate compound leaves to 28"; pale Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
yellow and pink flowers bloom June-July; Tolerance: tolerance.
produces fruit August- October.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Sandy or rocky soil of of back-dune


grasslands, open pine or oak barrens.
Ecosystem Eaten by small and large mammals
Services: and terrestrial birds.


Hydrology: Dry, sandy soil conditions.


Ornamental Pale yellow and pink flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Parts of plant considered toxic. Used


for increased diversity and aesthetics
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. in restoration or open woodlands or
Tolerance: barrens on dry sandy soil.


Thalictrum dioicum Early Meadow Rue


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 4.0-8.0


Form/Color Grows to 1-2'; herbacious perennial; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
showy, white flowers bloom April-May. Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Open, moist meadows, edges, rocky,


open woods.
Ecosystem


Services:


Hydrology: Fine and medium textured soils; medium


drought tolerance.


Ornamental Showy, white flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Short lifespan. Male and female


flowers are on separate plants.
Shade Moderately tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:

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