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ID yellow star-shaped Kennesaw Mtn Flower

15 years ago

Every time we go hiking up Kennesaw Mtn, we see these plant growing along the side of the trail. They're less than one foot tall, have tiny yellow star shaped flowers. The plant has no leaves; not sure the right term, but it reminds me of a pencil cactus, just much smaller. I love to have these for our yard, but I have to figure out what it is first. Any info appreciated.

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Iris GW
15 years ago
The picture link didn't work.
pete_m_2008
Original Author
15 years ago
Sorry. Can you try going to this URL? (using copy/paste)
http://tanked21.tripod.com/kennesaw_mtn_flowers_002.jpg

I don't know why Tripod doesn't allow the direct link.
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pete_m_2008
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georgia-rose
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Definitely a no-no, to collect plants, cuttings or seed from public lands, without a permit and I don't think that would be an easy thing to obtain from the FWS!
The plant is an annual, so there are probably no commercial sources for plants.
Best bet, is trying to locate a seed source. Maybe someone in the GNPS could help. It's possible that they might encounter some colonies of the plant during rescues, although I have been on dozens of rescues during many years and have never found one.
Another source might be the Seed Exchange Forum here on GW.
They produce a large number of small black seed that should be maturing now.

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