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Search Term(s): Symphyotrichum cordifolium   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Symphyotrichum cordifolium  (blue wood aster)   
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Synonym
Aster cordifolius L.;A. cordifolius var. sagittifolius (Wedem. ex Willd.) A.G.Jones;A. sagittifolius Wedem. ex Willd.
Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Symphyotrichum: from the Greek symphyos (growing together) and thrix (hair); cordifolium: heart-shaped leaf
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Wooded slopes and rock outcrops, meadows, roadsides; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
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
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Nectar source for multiple Moth and Butterfly species.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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