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Habitats
Deep-shade climax woodland of smooth grey beech and sugar maple, with a spring ephemeral carpet.
Field facts
HabitatMoist glaciated uplands and ravine slopes
RangeNorthern and central Indiana
When to lookBest in April for flowers, October for colour
StatusMature stands are uncommon and irreplaceable (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesOak-hickory forest, Second-growth maple woods
Field note: Bare ground in July means the ephemerals already finished their whole year.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Stay on trail — ephemeral colonies and shallow beech roots do not recover from footfall.
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