Characteristics
Cunila origanoides (L.) Britton
American dittany
Dry to dry-mesic hardwood forested slopes often with Carya spp. Often not in the most acidic sites and not with Quercus montana and ericaceous shrubs dominant. The adjacent herb layer is usually somewhat sparse but diverse. Populations are often relatively small. Mostly restricted to southeastern New York.
Subshrub, Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Native
S4 (State Rank)
G5 (Global Rank)
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Citation
Cunila origanoides (L.) Britton
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Species Distribution Map
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