Drummond's aster
Symphyotrichum drummondii (Lindl.) G.L. Nesom
[=Aster drummondii Lindl. ]
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Morphology
- Stem
- Erect, stout, covered with a fine, gray pubescence above the middle.
- Leaves
- Alternate, simple, on stalks, ovate; to 5.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide but generally smaller, rough above, finely hairy below; bases mostly heart-shaped; margins toothed; tips pointed.
- Inflorescence
- Panicle-like clusters, open, branches spreading; heads up to 150.
- Flower
- Bracts overlapping; bases whitish; tips conspicuously green; ray florets 12-20, about 1/4 inch long, pale bluish to lavender; disk florets yellowish.
- Fruit
- Achenes, tipped with many white bristles, enclosing small seed.
Ecology
- Habitat
- Openings in wooded areas, on dry or rocky soils.
- Distribution
- East third of Kansas.
Additional Notes
Comments
Aster comes from a Greek word for star, in reference to the shape of the flowers.
Synonyms
Alternative scientific names that have been used for this plant.
Scientific Name: Aster drummondii
Full Citation: Aster drummondii Lindl.
Quick Facts
- Plant Type
- Wildflower
- Family
- Asteraceae - Sunflower Family
- Life Span
- Perennial
- Height
- 2 - 4 feet tall
- Last Updated
- 2007-06-29
Color Groups
Flowering Period
Blooms: September, October