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Symphyotrichum adnatum

Botanic Family

Asteraceae

Author

(Nuttall) G.L. Nesom

Common Names

• Scaleleaf Aster

Geographical Habitats

• Bahamas
• Alabama
• Florida
• Georgia
• Louisiana
• Mississippi - USA

Natural Habitats

• Sandhill
• woodland
• scrubland
• disturbed areas

Flowering Times

• Oct-Dec (USA)

Fruiting Times

Erect to scandent sprawling hairy perennial. Scabrous leaves to 43mm x 15mm. Panicles with flower heads to 6.5mm, phyllaries in 4-5 series, 10-20 lavender corollas 8mm x 1.5mm, 12-25 yellow disc florets with corolla to 7mm & lobes to 0.8mm. Achenes to 2.5mm with pappus to 8mm.

Further References

• The Plant List 2
• Gleason & Moldenke
• USDA
• FNA