This northeastern species is widespread across most of Ohio, including counties close to Ky. (K). There are several reports from Ky., as cited by M and Weckman (2000), but these are generally dubious. A coll. from ROWA (MDKY) may be mislabeled (Campbell et al. 1992). Distinction of lentago from prunifolium and rufidulum can be made based on its distinctly acuminate leaves (versus acute to rounded).