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Symphyotrichum anticostense
Symphyotrichum anticostense (Fernald) G.L. Nesom
Anticosti Island Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster anticostensis
USDA Symbol: SYAN3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Listed as threatened species.
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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 , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Rays usually pale purple or lilac, sometimes white. Discs yellow, aging to reddish purple.
Distribution
USA: MECanada: NB , QC
Native Habitat: Riparian
Growing Conditions
Soil Moisture: MoistSoil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Symphyotrichum anticostense in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Symphyotrichum anticostense in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Symphyotrichum anticostense
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-19Research By: TWC Staff