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Search Term(s): Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Erigeron pulchellus var. pulchellus  (Robin's fleabane)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Erigeron: from the Greek eri (early) and geron (old man), referring to the flowers occuring in spring turning gray like hair; pulchellus: pretty
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Biennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Fields, meadows, edges of woodlands
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Flowers attract a variety of insects.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety tolsteadii: southeast Minnesota; variety brauniae: northeast Kentucky and Ohio.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
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