Limestone / Dolostone Barren (Ridge and Valley Hillslope Type) – CEGL004738
Eastern indian paintbrush (Castilleja coccinea) flowers and emerging leaves of tall blazing star (Liatris aspera) brighten the early spring aspect of a dolostone barren along the Clinch River near Cleveland, Russell County. Cleveland Barrens State Natural Area Preserve. © DCR-DNH, Gary P. Fleming