Susquehanna sandcherry found in Chittenden County

September 22, 2026

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, a federally threatened species, was observed on 2026-09-01 in Chittenden County.¹ The plant occurs in sandy, dry sites typical of its habitat; this observation during a period of moderate drought with 0.70% of Lamoille County in moderate drought conditions may reflect stress on sandy-substrate populations adapted to seasonal drought.²

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