Central Appalachian Mafic / Calcareous Barren (Low-Elevation Type) – CEGL006037 (in part)
The amphibolite supporting a complex of barrens on Naked Mountain in Nelson County is highly calcareous, favoring the abundant occurrence of unusual calciphiles such as eastern shooting-star (Primula meadia). Naked Mountain State Natural Area Preserve. © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming