In Ky. this southeastern variety is restricted to Appalachian regions. It is generally distinct from the more northern var. acuminata (= L. saltuensis Fern.) and may deserve species status (W). Although there are reports of var. acuminata from Ky. (Ebinger 1962, Cr, M, J), no verified colls. are known. Braun (1937) reported L. saltuensis from MCRE (US), but later she correctly combined this coll. with all others of acuminata from the state (B).