Polemonium reptans Linnaeus var. reptans . Spreading Jacob's-ladder. Phen: Apr-Jun; Jun-Jul. Hab: Moist, nutrient-rich forests, such as bottomlands and rich slopes. Dist: NY west to MN, south to VA, nc. NC, nw. GA, AL, and e. OK.
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy: = Ar, C, K1, K3, NE, NY, Tn, Va; > Polemonium longii Fernald – F, K4; < Polemonium reptans L. – G, GrPl, Il, Mi, Pa, RAB, S, W, WV; >< Polemonium reptans L. – F; > Polemonium reptans L. var. reptans – K4
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