Symphyotrichum_pratense

<i>Symphyotrichum pratense</i>

Symphyotrichum pratense

Species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern United States

Symphyotrichum pratense (formerly Aster pratensis) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to the southeastern United States. Commonly known as barrens silky aster, it is a perennial, herbaceous plant that may reach 40 to 60 centimeters (16 to 24 inches) tall. Its flowers have rose-purple ray florets and pink then purple disk florets.[3]

Quick Facts Symphyotrichum pratense, Conservation status ...
  • Stem, leaves, flower head
  • Stem and leaves
  • Bracts, involucre, and phyllaries
  • Flower head top view
  • Flower head side view with rays pulled back
  • Fruits

Citations

  1. [1]
    NatureServe 2021.
  2. [2]
    POWO 2019.
  3. [3]
    Brouillet et al. 2006.

References

  • Brouillet, L.; Semple, J.C.; Allen, G.A.; Chambers, K.L.; Sundberg, S.D. (2006). "Symphyotrichum pratense". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America North of Mexico (FNA). Vol. 20. New York and Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved 9 July 2021 – via eFloras.org, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
  • NatureServe (2 July 2021). "Symphyotrichum pratense Barrens Silky Aster". NatureServe Explorer (explorer.natureserve.org). Arlington, Virginia: NatureServe. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  • POWO (2019). "Symphyotrichum pratense (Raf.) G.L.Nesom". Plants of the World Online (www.plantsoftheworldonline.org). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 9 July 2021.


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