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Symphyotrichum elliottii
Symphyotrichum elliottii (Torr. & A. Gray) G.L. Nesom
Marsh American-aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster elliottii, Aster puniceus ssp. elliottii, Aster puniceus var. elliottii, Symphyotrichum elliotii
USDA Symbol: SYEL2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Subshrub
Size Notes: Up to about 6 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: Pink , Yellow , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , WANational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
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 elliottii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Symphyotrichum elliottii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Symphyotrichum elliottii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-20Research By: SET