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Oclemena reticulata
Oclemena reticulata (Pursh) G.L. Nesom
Pine Barren Whitetop Aster, White-top Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster reticulatus, Doellingeria reticulata
USDA Symbol: OCRE2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
The White-top Aster is a member of the aster family (family Asteraceae), which includes herbs, sometimes shrubs or vines, rarely trees, with simple or compound, alternate or opposite leaves. Flowers small, but organized into larger heads resembling a single, radially symmetrical flower cupped by a ring of green bracts. In this large, worldwide family there are about 920 genera and 19,000 species. Cosmos, Sunflower, Zinnia, Dahlia, and many others are grown as ornamentals; Lettuce, Sunflowers, and Artichokes provide food. Safflower oil is obtained from this family. Ragweed pollen causes hay fever.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Bloom Notes: Damaged plants may bloom in summer.
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , SCNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Oclemena reticulata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Oclemena reticulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Oclemena reticulata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-30Research By: TWC Staff